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epigastrium

Noun

ep=i=gas=tri=um

WORDNET DICTIONARY

epigastrium(n = noun.body) - the region lying on or over the stomach (just below the sternum);

Derived forms adjective epigastric₂, adjective epigastric₁

epigastrium, n. [NL., from Gr. .].

The upper part of the abdomen. [1913 Webster]

epigastrium, n. (pl. epigastria) Anat. the part of the abdomen immediately over the stomach.

Derivative

epigastric adj.

Etymology

LL f. Gk epigastrion (neut. adj.) (as EPI-, gaster belly)

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