epigastrium

[ ep-i-gas-tree-uhm ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural ep·i·gas·tri·a [ep-i-, gas, -tree-, uh].

1. the upper and median part of the abdomen, lying over the stomach.

epigastrium

/ ˌɛpɪˈɡæstrɪəm /

noun

1. the upper middle part of the abdomen, above the navel and below the breast

Derived Forms

• ˌepiˈgastric, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of epigastrium¹

1675–85; < New Latin < Greek epigástrion, noun use of neuter of epigástrios over the stomach. See epi-, gastr-, -ium ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of epigastrium¹

C17: from New Latin, from Greek epi- + gastrion, from gastēr stomach

Example Sentences

A state of restlessness and agitation, often with general indisposition and a distressing sense of oppression at the epigastrium.

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In addition to these, sinapisms may be applied to the epigastrium, and champagne, when the circumstances of the patient will permit it, should be given in the place of whiskey or brandy.

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When the north pole of a small magnet was held towards him, he described a drawing sensation proceeding outwards from the epigastrium, and as if a current of air went from him.

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Slight pain in epigastrium, coming and going at intervals of a few minutes.

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In some cases symptoms of tenderness in the epigastrium, pains in the stomach after eating, vomiting and backache may suggest gastric ulcer.

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