hypogastrium

[ hahy-puh-gas-tree-uhm ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural hy·po·gas·tri·a [hahy-p, uh, -, gas, -tree-, uh].

1. the lower and median part of the abdomen.

hypogastrium

/ ˌhaɪpəˈɡæstrɪəm /

noun

1. anatomy the lower front central region of the abdomen, below the navel

Derived Forms

• ˌhypoˈgastric, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypogastrium¹

1675–85; < New Latin < Greek hypogástrion, equivalent to hypo- hypo- + gastríon ( gastr-, stem of gastḗr paunch + -ion diminutive suffix)

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypogastrium¹

C17: from New Latin, from Greek hupogastrion, from hypo- + gastrion, diminutive of gastēr stomach

Example Sentences

The legs should be encased in sterilized towels or linen stockings, and towels placed on the hypogastrium (Fig. 29).

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With the palm of the hand upward pressure is made, counter-pressure being exerted by the other hand over the lower hypogastrium.

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They showed a bewildered and comic embarrassment as the attendant directed them to bare the hypogastrium.

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Pressure on the hypogastrium, or the use of a strong probe as a hook, will generally suffice to dislodge it.

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Heavy, all-gone sort of feeling low down in hypogastrium; color of stool was dark brown with pieces of undigested food in it.

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