hypogastric

adjective

hy·​po·​gas·​tric ˌhī-pə-ˈga-strik 

: of or relating to the lower median region of the abdomen

Word History

Etymology

French hypogastrique, from hypogastre hypogastric region, from Greek hypogastrion, from hypo- + gastr-, gastēr belly — more at gastric

First Known Use

circa 1656, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

hypogastric

adjective

hy·​po·​gas·​tric ˌhī-pə-ˈgas-trik 

1

: of or relating to the lower median abdominal region

hypogastric arteriograms

2

: relating to or situated along or near the internal iliac arteries or the internal iliac veins

hypogastric lymph nodes