epigastric
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of epigastric
First recorded in 1650–60; epigastr(ium) + -ic
Example Sentences
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As for Lieutenant Rochas, who was also conscious of a terribly empty sensation in his epigastric region, he put on a brave face and laughed good-naturedly as he passed the thrice-lucky squad.
From The Downfall by E. P. Robins
In spite of sharp pains in the epigastric region, he appeared to be in a strange state of euphoria or morbid bodily well-being, which prevented him from realising that he was in prison.
From Criminal Man According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso by Gina Lombroso
Ordinary diet was now resumed, and beyond slight epigastric pain on deep inspiration, no further symptoms were observed, and the patient left for England at the end of the month.
From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by George Henry Makins
Finally, the height of the epigastric cavity above the seat, augmented by a few centimeters, indicates the height of the reading-desk.
From Spontaneous Activity in Education by Maria Montessori
The philosopher who goes up into the clouds to talk, and prefers gruel to trout before going, makes an epigastric mistake.
From A Breeze from the Woods, 2nd Ed. by William Chauncey Bartlett
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