noun
- the upper central region of the abdomen, located just below the breastbone and above the navel
Usage: anatomy; medical
Examples
- The doctor palpated the patient's epigastrium to check for tenderness.
- Pain in the epigastrium can indicate indigestion or gastric issues.
- The epigastrium is a key landmark used in physical examinations.
- She complained of discomfort in her epigastrium after eating.
- The epigastric region includes the area directly beneath the xiphoid process.