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epigastrium

[ep-i-gas-tree-uhm] / ˌɛp ɪˈgæs tri əm /


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"Gnawing hunger pain in pains the of ulcer.'' epigastrium not Gurgling unlike in the the intestines "and sometimes a mild watery diarrhea.

From Time Magazine Archive

If you will refer to any recent authority on the subject you will find that the pain of appendicitis starts in the epigastrium, which is in the midline and above the navel.

From Time Magazine Archive

The application of pounded ice in a bladder to the epigastrium is a measure of an analogous sort, and is sometimes as efficient as generally it is soothing.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

A state of restlessness and agitation, often with general indisposition and a distressing sense of oppression at the epigastrium.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

It commonly extends throughout the epigastrium and both hypochondria, but may be present on one or the other side, while, on the other hand, there may be general abdominal soreness.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various