epigastric

[ ep-i-gas-trik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

First recorded in 1650–60; epigastr(ium) + -ic

The epigynum of this form was extremely undeveloped, having only a small epigastric furrow with depressions at either end.

The epigynum consists of a long epigastric furrow with a large lip-like opening near its median line.

An arterial twig runs along the round ligament, bringing the ovarian artery into relation with the deep epigastric artery.

From the latter, vessels pass to the epigastric gland lying in front of the termination of the external iliac artery.

The progressive deterioration wrought in the epigastric region, the seat of vitality, has vitiated the whole system.

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