hypochondrium

[ hahy-puh-kon-dree-uhm ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural hy·po·chon·dri·a [hahy-p, uh, -, kon, -dree-, uh].

1. either of two regions of the abdomen, situated on each side of the epigastrium and above the lumbar regions.

hypochondrium

/ ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪəm /

noun

1. anatomy the upper region of the abdomen on each side of the epigastrium, just below the lowest ribs

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypochondrium¹

1690–1700; < New Latin < Greek hypochóndrion abdomen. See hypochondria, -ium

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypochondrium¹

C17: from New Latin, from Greek hupokhondrion; see hypochondria

Example Sentences

At first coldness in the feet, then stinging and pressing pains in the right hypochondrium.

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He had four paroxysms before the doctor saw him, the last one being attended by much pain in the left hypochondrium.

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He was in no doubt about it, but at once pointed to the part of the belly nearest the left hypochondrium.

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Page 252: "hypochrondrium" changed to "hypochondrium" (fixed pain in the left hypochondrium).

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Frequently it extends from the epigastrium to the back and chest and into the right and left hypochondrium.

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