Meaning epigastrium
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epigastrium


The part of the abdominal wall that is above the umbilicus (belly button).
Source: medicinenet.com

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epigastrium


the upper and middle region of the abdomen, located within the sternal angle. epigastric is the adjective.
Source: schulich.uwo.ca

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epigastrium


1680s, Modern Latin, from Greek epigastrion "region of the abdomen from the breasts to the navel," neuter of epigastrios "over the belly," from epi "on, above" (see epi-) [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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epigastrium


(n) the region lying on or over the stomach (just below the sternum)
Source: beedictionary.com





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