abdominal ring en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩ ɹɪŋ/ (US)
- /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩ ɹɪŋ/ (US)
Etymology
abdominal + ring
Meanings
- Either of the two openings in the abdominal muscle wall allowing the inguinal canal to pass through.
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A form of body art wherein jewelry is placed in a cauterized puncture of the umbilicus.
I think 10 years old is too young for an abdominal ring.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abdominal rings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
belly ring · navel ring · belly button ring
Translations (3)
pl pierścień pachwinowy (either of two openings in the abdominal muscle wall) · nl liesring (either of two openings in the abdominal muscle wall) · pt anel abdominal (either of two openings in the abdominal muscle wall)