Definition of Epigastrium

1. Noun. The region lying on or over the stomach (just below the sternum).

Generic synonyms: Area, Region
Derivative terms: Epigastric, Epigastric

Definition of Epigastrium

1. n. The upper part of the abdomen.

Medical Definition of Epigastrium

1. The upper central region of the abdomen between the costal margins and a line drawn horizontally across the lowest costal margin. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Epigastrium

epigastric
epigastric
epigastric angle
epigastric arteries
epigastric artery
epigastric fold
epigastric fossa
epigastric fossa
epigastric hernia
epigastric reflex
epigastric region
epigastric vein
epigastric veins
epigastric voice
epigastrium (current term)
epigastrium (current term)
epigastrius
epigastrocele
epigeal
epigeal
epigean
epigeic
epigene
epigene
epigeneses
epigenesis
epigenesis
epigenesist
epigenetic
epigenetic

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