hypogastric

American  

[hahy-puh-gas-trik] / ˌhaɪ pəˈgæs trɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or situated in the hypogastrium.

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Etymology

Origin of hypogastric

From the New Latin word hypogastricus, dating back to 1605–15. See hypogastrium, -ic

Example Sentences

At the same time, sympathetic nervous activity via the hypogastric nerves suppresses contraction of the detrusor muscle.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The veins and arteries proceed both from the hypogastric and the spermatic vessels, of which I shall speak by and by; all these are inserted and terminated in the proper membranes of the womb.

From The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher Containing his Complete Masterpiece and Family Physician; his Experienced Midwife, his Book of Problems and his Remarks on Physiognomy by Aristotle

But, while treating over the lower limbs, the P. P. should be upon the hypogastric flexus, at the "small of the back."

From A Newly Discovered System of Electrical Medication by Clark, Daniel

The lymph vessels of the tail and hinder parts of the body enter the hypogastric veins; and at the point of junction, on either side, lies a small lymph heart, which often persists until maturity.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various

The umbilical arteries become the small hypogastric arteries on either side of the urinary bladder.

From Text Book of Biology, Part 1: Vertebrata by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)