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

Each attack was accompanied by pains in the back and hypogastric region, febrile disturbance, and a sanguineous discharge from the urethra, which resembled in color, consistency, etc., the menstrual flux.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)

It consists of a deficiency of the abdominal wall in the hypogastric region, in which is seen the denuded bladder.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)

The hypogastric feeling above referred to would come on—which I liked and disliked at the same time.

From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 3 Analysis of the Sexual Impulse; Love and Pain; The Sexual Impulse in Women by Ellis, Havelock