abdominal quadrant en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩ ˈkwɒd.ɹn̩t/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩ ˈkwɑd.ɹn̩t/ (US)
- /əbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩ ˈkwɑd.ɹn̩t/ (US)
- /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩ ˈkwɒd.ɹn̩t/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Meanings
- Any of four rough divisions of the abdominal cavity formed by placing the umbilicus at the center of the horizontal and vertical dividing lines.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abdominal quadrants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |