Stomachache: meaning, definitions and examples
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stomachache
[ หstสmษkหeษชk ]
health issue
A stomachache, also known as abdominal pain, is a common condition that can result from various factors, including digestive issues, infections, or food intolerances. It may manifest as a dull ache or sharp pain in the abdomen, often accompanied by other symptoms such as bloating or nausea. While most stomachaches are minor and resolve on their own, persistent or severe pain may indicate a more serious condition requiring medical attention.
Synonyms
abdominal pain, stomach pain, tummy ache.
Examples of usage
- After eating that spicy food, I got a terrible stomachache.
- She couldn't go to school today because she has a stomachache.
- His stomachache was so intense that he had to visit the doctor.
- The children complained of stomachaches after the picnic.
Translations
Translations of the word "stomachache" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dor de estรดmago
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเค เคฆเคฐเฅเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Bauchschmerzen
๐ฎ๐ฉ sakit perut
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะปั ั ะถะธะฒะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ bรณl brzucha
๐ฏ๐ต ่ น็
๐ซ๐ท mal d'estomac
๐ช๐ธ dolor de estรณmago
๐น๐ท mide aฤrฤฑsฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณตํต
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูู ูู ุงูู ุนุฏุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ bolest bลicha
๐ธ๐ฐ bolesลฅ brucha
๐จ๐ณ ่ น็
๐ธ๐ฎ boleฤina v trebuhu
๐ฎ๐ธ magaverkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัั ะฐััััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแญแแก แขแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษdษ aฤrฤฑsฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ dolor de estรณmago
Etymology
The term 'stomachache' derives from the combination of 'stomach', which traces its origins back to the late Middle English word 'stomache', and 'ache', which comes from the Old English 'ace' meaning 'pain' or 'suffering'. The word 'stomach' itself has roots in Latin, with 'stomachus' and Greek 'stomachos', both meaning 'throat' or 'gullet'. The evolution of the term reflects the anatomical understanding of the region associated with digestive issues. Over time, 'stomachache' has been adopted into common usage to describe discomfort arising from the abdominal area, highlighting the discomfort many experience when faced with gastrointestinal disturbances. This term appears frequently in both medical literature and everyday language, illustrating its relevance in discussions about health and wellness.