Words Like HYPOCHONDRIUM

We have put together a list of words that are similar to HYPOCHONDRIUM.

2 Alternative Words Similar to hypochondrium

1 Area Noun      Synonym Words Like Area
2 Region Noun      Synonym Words Like Region

5 definitions of hypochondrium

1 The upper region of the abdomen, below the lower ribs, each side of the epigastrium.
2 In anatomy: In human anat, a superior and lateral part of the abdomen, beneath the lower ribs; one of the specific regions of the abdomen, situated on either side of the epigastrium, above the lumbar regions. See abdominal regions, under abdominal.
3 Some abdominal region corresponding to the above, as the flank or side of the rump of a bird; an iliac region.
4 plural In entomology, two lateral pieces at the base of the abdomen beneath, behind the metasternum and posterior coxæ: so called bv Kirby.
5 the upper region of the abdomen just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium
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