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epigastrium
[ep-i-gas-tree-uhm]
noun
plural
epigastriathe upper and median part of the abdomen, lying over the stomach.
epigastrium
/ ˌɛɪˈɡæٰɪə /
noun
the upper middle part of the abdomen, above the navel and below the breast
Other 51Թ Forms
- ˌ辱ˈٰ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of epigastrium1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of epigastrium1
Example Sentences
A state of restlessness and agitation, often with general indisposition and a distressing sense of oppression at the epigastrium.
Of all applications to the epigastrium, a cold wet towel occasionally sprinkled with chloroform is the best.
When the north pole of a small magnet was held towards him, he described a drawing sensation proceeding outwards from the epigastrium, and as if a current of air went from him.
Hard, painful lump in epigastrium; better after eructations tasting of drug.
In some cases symptoms of tenderness in the epigastrium, pains in the stomach after eating, vomiting and backache may suggest gastric ulcer.
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