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epigastric

[ ep-i-gas-trik ]

/ ˌɛp ɪˈgæs trɪk /

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adjective

lying upon, distributed over, or pertaining to the epigastrium.

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Origin of epigastric

First recorded in 1650–60; epigastr(ium) + -ic

Words nearby epigastric

epiestriol, epifauna, epifocal, epigamic, epigastralgia, epigastric, epigastric artery, epigastric fossa, epigastric hernia, epigastrium, epigastrocele

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How to use epigastric in a sentence

The epigynum of this form was extremely undeveloped, having only a small epigastric furrow with depressions at either end.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, March 1917|Various
The epigynum consists of a long epigastric furrow with a large lip-like opening near its median line.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, March 1917|Various
An arterial twig runs along the round ligament, bringing the ovarian artery into relation with the deep epigastric artery.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
From the latter, vessels pass to the epigastric gland lying in front of the termination of the external iliac artery.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 2|Various

The progressive deterioration wrought in the epigastric region, the seat of vitality, has vitiated the whole system.
The Magic Skin|Honore de Balzac