Abdominal Abscess (also known as Abscess, Abdominal, Abdominal Abscesses): An abscess located in the abdominal cavity, i.e., the cavity between the diaphragm above and the pelvis below. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

NIH MeSH · D018784Diseases

Abdominal Abscess

Also known asAbscess, Abdominal · Abdominal Abscesses · Abscesses, Abdominal · Abscess, Intra-Abdominal · Abscesses, Intra-Abdominal · Abscess, Intra Abdominal · Intra-Abdominal Abscess · Intra-Abdominal Abscesses

Definition

An abscess located in the abdominal cavity, i.e., the cavity between the diaphragm above and the pelvis below. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

MeSH classification

  • C01.830.025.020

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Common questions about Abdominal Abscess

What does Abdominal Abscess mean in medicine?
An abscess located in the abdominal cavity, i.e., the cavity between the diaphragm above and the pelvis below. (From Dorland, 27th ed) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Abdominal Abscess known by any other names?
Yes. Abdominal Abscess is also referred to as Abscess, Abdominal, Abdominal Abscesses, Abscesses, Abdominal, Abscess, Intra-Abdominal in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Abdominal Abscess sit in the medical classification?
Abdominal Abscess falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C01.830.025.020). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D018784) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗