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epigastrium
CIDE DICTIONARY
epigastrium, n. [NL., from Gr. .].
The upper part of the abdomen. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
epigastrium, n. (pl. epigastria) Anat. the part of the abdomen immediately over the stomach.
Derivative
epigastric adj.
Etymology
LL f. Gk epigastrion (neut. adj.) (as EPI-, gaster belly)
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