What does hypochondrium mean?
Definitions for hypochondrium
ˌhaɪ pəˈkɒn dri əm; -dri əhypochon·dri·um
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Princeton's WordNet
hypochondriumnoun
the upper region of the abdomen just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium
Wiktionary
hypochondriumnoun
The upper region of the abdomen, below the lower ribs, each side of the epigastrium.
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hypochondrium
The hypochondrium refers to the upper part of the abdomen, located on both sides of the body beneath the lower ribs. It is divided into two regions: the left hypochondrium and the right hypochondrium. This area contains several important organs including parts of the stomach, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The term is also sometimes used to refer to an excessive preoccupation with one's health, particularly with the idea of having a serious but undiagnosed medical condition, however, this usage is less common in modern medical contexts.
Webster Dictionary
Hypochondriumnoun
either of the hypochondriac regions
Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. , from under the cartilage of the breastbone; under + cartilage.]
Wikidata
Hypochondrium
The hypochondrium is the upper part of the abdomen dorsal to the lowest ribs of the thorax. The word derives from Greek: ὑποχονδρος: hupochondros, meaning abdomen, or literally under cartilage. The liver is found in the right hypochondrium.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hypochondrium in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hypochondrium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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- hipocondriCatalan, Valencian
- podžebříCzech
- hipocondrioSpanish
- ylävatsaFinnish
- hypocondreFrench
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