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abdomin/o — Abdomen

abdomin/o means abdomen. Latin source words and additional body roots examples: abdominal.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Abdomen

• Latin: abdomen abdominis

Examples and word parts

abdominal

Relating to the region between the chest and pelvis.

Word parts: abdomin (abdomen) + -al (relating to)

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Related body regions & directions terms

• corpor/o — Body

  corporeal

• cervic/o — Neck or cervix

  cervical

• lapar/o — Abdominal wall

  laparoscopy

• lumb/o — Lower back

  lumbar

• pelv/i — Pelvis

  pelvic

• axill/o — Armpit

  axillary

• inguin/o — Groin

  inguinal

• dors/o — Back

  dorsal

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