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epigastrium definition
epi·gas·trium (-gas′trē əm)
noun pl. epigastria -·tria (-ə)
Anat. the upper middle portion of the abdomen, including the area over and in front of the stomach
Etymology: ModL < Gr epigastrion, neut. of epigastrios, over the stomach < epi-, upon + gastēr, the stomach: see gastro-
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