epigastric

American  

[ep-i-gas-trik] / ˌɛp ɪˈgæs trɪk /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of epigastric

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

Example Sentences

They were found of much value when applied to the epigastric region, for the purpose of arresting the vomiting.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin

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

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 Lombroso, Gina

Remark her well, gentlemen: oppression, heat in the epigastric regions.

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 by Sue, Eugène

The tongue is heavily coated, and there are epigastric tenderness, vomiting, constipation, and enlargement of the liver and spleen, with frequent jaundice.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various