Stomachache: meaning, definitions and examples

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stomachache

 

[ หˆstสŒmษ™kหŒeษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dor de estรดmago

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคŸ เคฆเคฐเฅเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bauchschmerzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sakit perut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปัŒ ัƒ ะถะธะฒะพั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bรณl brzucha

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…น็—›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mal d'estomac

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dolor de estรณmago

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mide aฤŸrฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณตํ†ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ู… ููŠ ุงู„ู…ุนุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bolest bล™icha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bolesลฅ brucha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…น็—›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boleฤina v trebuhu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ magaverkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆ ะฐัƒั‹ั€ัƒั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒญแƒ˜แƒก แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™dษ™ aฤŸrฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.