hypochondrium

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Noun hypochondrium has 1 sense

hypochondrium - the upper region of the abdomen just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium
--₁ is a kind of area, region
--₁ is a part of abdomen, venter, stomach, belly

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Hypochondrium

Noun

Definition: Either of two regions of the upper abdomen flanking the epigastric region and situated on each side of the lower part of the rib cartilage, typically associated with pain and discomfort.

Sense 1: The hypochondrium refers to the upper abdominal regions on each side of the body.

Example sentence 1: She experienced a sharp pain in her right hypochondrium after a hearty meal.

Example sentence 2: The doctor conducted a physical examination to assess the tenderness in the left hypochondrium.

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