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epigastrium

/ˌep.ɪˈɡæs.tri.əm/

Übersetzung: Substantiv, das den oberen Teil des Bauchraums direkt unterhalb des Brustbeins bezeichnet.

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noun

/ˌep.ɪˈɡæs.tri.əm/C2formalmedical
  • deSubstantiv, das den oberen Teil des Bauchraums direkt unterhalb des Brustbeins bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the region of the body located on or over the stomach, just below the sternum.

  1. Upper central abdominal regionC1formalmedical

    The part of the upper abdomen located just below the sternum, overlying the stomach.

    deEpigastrium

    • The patient reported a sharp pain in the epigastrium after eating.
    • The doctor palpated the epigastrium to check for tenderness.
    • An ulcer can cause a burning sensation in the epigastrium.

    Synonymepit of the stomach

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  • epigastrium's possessive singular form