hypochondrium

hypochondrium Definition

hypo·chon·drium (hī′pō kän′drē əm, hip′ō-)

noun pl. hypochondria -·dria (-ə)

either of the upper lateral abdominal regions containing the lower ribs

Etymology: ModL: see hypochondria

hypochondrium Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

right: The one from the mines: right hypochondrium stretched, spleen large, belly tight, rather hard; flatulent.

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