extra-abdominal
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/ˌɛkstrə æbˈdɒmɪnəl/
outside the abdomen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'extra-abdominal' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'extra-' meaning 'outside' and 'abdomen' referring to the belly or stomach area.
Historical Evolution
'extra-abdominal' was formed by combining the Latin prefix 'extra-' with the English word 'abdominal', which itself comes from the Latin 'abdomen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'outside the belly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
located or occurring outside the abdomen.
The surgeon noted an extra-abdominal mass during the examination.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42