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epigastrium

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun epigastrium has 1 sense
  1. epigastrium - the region lying on or over the stomach (just below the sternum)
    --1 is a kind of
    area, region

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Epigastrium

Description:

The epigastrium is the uppermost central region of the abdomen, located between the costal arch and the navel. It is an anatomical area that serves as a site for various organs and structures.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: The upper central part of the abdomen.

Example: The patient complained of pain in the epigastrium after eating a heavy meal.

Sense 2:

Noun: A localized area on the human body.

Example: The tattoo artist created a beautiful design on the client's epigastrium.

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