epigastrium

[ep-i-gas-tree-uh m]

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noun, plural ep·i·gas·tri·a

[ep-i-gas-tree-uh] /ˌɛp ɪˈgæs tri ə/. Anatomy.

the upper and median part of the abdomen, lying over the stomach.

Origin of epigastrium

1675–85; < New Latin < Greek epigástrion, noun use of neuter of epigástrios over the stomach. See epi-, gastr-, -ium

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Related Words for epigastrium

bulge, potbelly, abdomen, fat, tummy, belly, gut, epigastrium

Examples from the Web for epigastrium

Historical Examples of epigastrium

Epigastrium: the first entire ventral sclerite of the abdomen.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
John. B. Smith
He worshipped, as he said, his "Fe-fo-fum," The goddess of the epigastrium.
The Book of Humorous Verse
Various
Some tenderness was present in the epigastrium and towards the spleen.
Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900
George Henry Makins
The epigastrium was somewhat tender, but there were no marked symptoms.
Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900
George Henry Makins
It was accompanied also by violent pains and great swelling of the epigastrium.
The Notting Hill Mystery
Charles Felix

British Dictionary definitions for epigastrium

epigastrium

noun plural -tria (-trɪə)

the upper middle part of the abdomen, above the navel and below the breast

Derived Formsepigastric or epigastrial, adjective

Word Origin for epigastrium

C17: from New Latin, from Greek epi- + gastrion, from gastēr stomach

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epigastrium in Medicine

epigastrium

[ĕp′ĭ-găs′trē-əm]

n. pl. ep•i•gas•tri•a (-trē-ə)

The highest of three median regions of the abdomen, lying above the umbilical region and between the hypochondriac regions.

Related formsep′i•gas′tric (-trĭk) adj.