Relating to or located in the epigastrium, the upper central region of the abdomen.
From Greek 'epi' (upon) + 'gaster' (belly) + '-ic' (adjective suffix). This is the most common modern form used in medical terminology.
The epigastric region is so important medically that doctors created the 'epigastric reflex'—a test where they stroke the skin in this area to check for certain nerve and muscle functions.
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