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mesogastrium

Pronunciation: /ˌmɛsə(ʊ)ˈgastrɪəm, ˌmɛz-, ˌmiːs-, ˌmiːz-/

Definition of mesogastrium

noun (plural mesogastria)

Anatomy
  • the middle region of the abdomen between the epigastrium and the hypogastrium.

Derivatives

mesogastric

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from meso- 'middle' + Greek gastēr, gastr- 'stomach'

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