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adjective

Epigastric adj.

(Anat.) Pertaining to the epigastrium, or to the epigastric region.

(Zoöl.) Over the stomach; applied to two of the areas of the carapace of crabs.

Epigastric region. (Anat.)

(a)

The whole upper part of the abdomen.

(b)

An arbitrary division of the abdomen above the umbilical and between the two hypochondriac regions.

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Etymology of 'Epigastric'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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... sinapisms were used, and often with great advantage. They were found of much value when applied to the epigastric region, for the purpose of arresting the vomiting. Sinapisms were in general preferred to blisters, as being more prompt in their effects and more easily renewed. Blisters were sometimes applied to the extremities in the different stages of the disease; but so far as I can judge, from ...

— North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 • Various

Words linked to "Epigastric" : inferior epigastric vein, epigastrium, superficial epigastric vein, epigastric artery, superior epigastric veins