abd

n. a short way to write or say 'abdomen', which is the part of your body containing the stomach.

n. a standard medical abbreviation for the abdomen. Frequently used in clinical documentation and physical examination notes.

“The doctor wrote 'soft abd' in the patient's medical notes after the exam.”

“The surgical resident noted that the patient presented with a distended abd and localized tenderness in the lower right quadrant.”

Technical

adj. describes a student who has finished all their PhD classes but hasn't finished their final big project yet.

adj. describes a doctoral candidate who has completed all coursework and examinations but has yet to complete the required dissertation.

“He has been abd for three years while working a full-time job.”

“Although she is currently abd, she has already secured a tenure-track position contingent upon the successful defense of her thesis by August.”

Academic

n. a short name for one of the muscles in your stomach area.

n. a colloquial shortening of 'abdominal muscle', typically used in the plural to refer to the rectus abdominis.

“He did fifty sit-ups every morning to strengthen his abds.”

“The trainer emphasized that core stability involves more than just visible abds; it requires deep muscular engagement.”

Informal