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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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