Meaning
abdomen, belly
- the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis; belly
In a sentence
Il paziente lamentava un dolore acuto all'addome.
The patient complained of acute pain in the abdomen.
Il medico gli ha palpato con cura l'addome.
The doctor carefully palpated his abdomen.
Questi esercizi servono a rafforzare i muscoli dell'addome.
These exercises are used to strengthen the abdominal muscles.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| addome | masculine · singular |
| addomi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- More formal and medical than 'pancia' (belly/tummy) or 'stomaco' (stomach).