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EPIGASTRIC

Dictionary entry overview: What does epigastric mean?

• EPIGASTRIC (adjective)
The adjective EPIGASTRIC has 2 senses:

1. of or relating to the anterior walls of the abdomen
2. lying on or over the stomach

Familiarity information: EPIGASTRIC used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• EPIGASTRIC (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Of or relating to the anterior walls of the abdomen

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

epigastric artery

Pertainym:

abdominal wall (a wall of the abdomen)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Lying on or over the stomach

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

epigastrium (the region lying on or over the stomach (just below the sternum))

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