Is Epigastric a Word?

adj. lying upon, distributed over, or pertaining to the epigastrium.

What does epigastric mean?

1 : lying upon or over the stomach. 2a : of, relating to, supplying, or draining the anterior walls of the abdomen. b : of or relating to the abdominal region.

How do you use epigastric in a sentence?

Examples of 'epigastric' in a sentence epigastric
  1. The greatest technical difficulties arose in damage of inferior epigastric vessels. ...
  2. Her physical examination was notable only for moderate epigastric tenderness. ...
  3. A 67-year-old male patient was admitted with epigastric pain.
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