Meaning of hypochondrium in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌhʌɪpə(ʊ)ˈkɒndrɪəm/

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  1. Noun

    hypochondrium

    Etymology

    late Middle English. From (i) post-classical Latin hypochondrium, hypocondrium (14th cent. in British sources, earlier (and more commonly) in plural, hypochondria, hypocondria)

    Definitions

    1. the upper region of the abdomen just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium

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