hypochondrium

hypochondrium definition - medical

hy·po·chon·dri·um (hīˌpə-kŏnˈdrē-əm)

noun pl. hy·po·chon·dri·a (-drē-ə)
The upper lateral region of the abdomen on either side of the epigastrium and below the lower ribs.

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