General
virgin abdomen
What does virgin abdomen mean?
Clinical slang for an abdomen with no previous surgery and therefore no adhesions — relevant before operating.
"Good news for the surgeon — it's a virgin abdomen."
Origin
US/UK surgical slang.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'virgin abdomen'?
Surgical slang for an abdomen that has never been operated on and therefore has no scar-tissue adhesions.
Why does a virgin abdomen matter to surgeons?
No prior surgery means no adhesions, which makes re-entering the abdomen safer and more predictable.
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