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epigastrium
[ ep-i-gas-tree-uhm ]
noun
- the upper and median part of the abdomen, lying over the stomach.
epigastrium
/ ˌɛ±èɪˈɡæ²õ³Ù°ùɪə³¾ /
noun
- the upper middle part of the abdomen, above the navel and below the breast
Derived Forms
- ËŒ±ð±è¾±Ëˆ²µ²¹²õ³Ù°ù¾±³¦, adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of epigastrium1
˜yÐÄvlog 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.
Nausea and vomiting are among the earliest symptoms, and distress at the epigastrium, with tenderness, may attend or even precede the chill.
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.
Slight pain in epigastrium, coming and going at intervals of a few minutes.
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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