hy·po·chon·dri·um (h  p -k n dr -m)n. pl. hy·po·chon·dri·a (-dr -) The upper lateral region of the abdomen, marked by the lower ribs. [New Latin, from Greek hupokhondrion, abdomen; see hypochondria.] |
hypochondrium [ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪəm]
n pl -dria [-drɪə]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy the upper region of the abdomen on each side of the epigastrium, just below the lowest ribs
[from New Latin, from Greek hupokhondrion; see hypochondria]
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