epigastric
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of epigastric
First recorded in 1650–60; epigastr(ium) + -ic
Example Sentences
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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 Montessori, Maria
Thus, first, the epigastric artery is very likely to be wounded.
From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Bell, Joseph
Wound of the epigastric artery is the chief danger, for in all cases it is close to the neck of the sac.
From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Bell, Joseph
Remark her well, gentlemen: oppression, heat in the epigastric regions.
From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 by Sue, Eugène
The pulsation of the heart is felt most distinctly quite on the left side of the thorax, where there is a painful spot; it is perceptible also in the epigastric region.
From Cases of Organic Diseases of the Heart by Warren, John Collins
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