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epigastrium

Pronunciation: /ˌɛpɪˈgastrɪəm/
Definition of epigastrium

noun (plural epigastria /-rɪə/)

Anatomy
  • the part of the upper abdomen immediately over the stomach.

Derivatives

epigastric

adjective

Origin:

late 17th century: via late Latin from Greek epigastrion, neuter of epigastrios 'over the belly', from epi 'upon' + gastēr 'belly'

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