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hypogastrium

Pronunciation: /ˌhʌɪpə(ʊ)ˈgastrɪəm/
Definition of hypogastrium

noun (plural hypogastria /-rɪə/)

Anatomy
  • the part of the central abdomen which is situated below the region of the stomach.

Derivatives

hypogastric

adjective

Origin:

late 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek hupogastrion, from hupo 'under' + gastēr 'belly'

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