Antonyms for epigastrium


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ep-i-gas-tree-uh m
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛp ɪˈgæs tri əm


Definition of epigastrium

  • As in paunch : noun large stomach
Example sentences :
  • Epigastrium: the first entire ventral sclerite of the abdomen.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • He worshipped, as he said, his "Fe-fo-fum," The goddess of the epigastrium.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Humorous Verse » by Various
  • Some tenderness was present in the epigastrium and towards the spleen.
  • Extract from : « Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 » by George Henry Makins
  • The epigastrium was somewhat tender, but there were no marked symptoms.
  • Extract from : « Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 » by George Henry Makins
  • It was accompanied also by violent pains and great swelling of the epigastrium.
  • Extract from : « The Notting Hill Mystery » by Charles Felix
  • The first of them is what is called the epigastrium in the table.
  • Extract from : « An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) » by William Kirby
  • When the movement is from the epigastrium, it is moral in a high degree.
  • Extract from : « Delsarte System of Oratory » by Various
  • At the epigastrium: I have so many regrets every time I transgress!
  • Extract from : « Delsarte System of Oratory » by Various
  • A blister was applied to the epigastrium on the 15th of February, seven days after her admission.
  • Extract from : « North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 » by Various
  • Frequently it extends from the epigastrium to the back and chest and into the right and left hypochondrium.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

Synonyms for epigastrium

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