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epigastric

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective epigastric has 2 senses
  1. epigastric - of or relating to the anterior walls of the abdomen; "epigastric artery"
  2. epigastric - lying on or over the stomach

Definitions from the Web

Epigastric

Description:

Epigastric is an adjective that relates to the area of the abdomen located just above the stomach, known as the epigastrium.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Relating to the epigastrium; located in or affecting the upper central region of the abdomen.

Example Sentences:
  • I felt a sharp pain in my epigastric region after eating a large meal.
  • The doctor diagnosed him with epigastric discomfort.

Sense 2:

Popular or widespread in a specific geographic region.

Example Sentences:
  • This dish is a popular epigastric delight in the Mediterranean region.
  • In Louisiana, gumbo is a local epigastric favorite.

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