hypochondrium

n. upper abdomen (Anatomy)

The hypochondrium is the upper part of the abdomen under the lowest ribs of the thorax. The word derives from the Greek term hupokhondros, meaning abdomen, or literally under cartilage.The liver is found in the right hypochondrium.
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Hypochondrium /hy·po·chon·dri·um/ pl. hypochon´dria the upper lateral abdominal region, overlying the costal cartilages, on either side of the [more]Hypochondrium - Community and Resources

Noun
1. the upper region of the abdomen just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium
(hypernym) area, region
(part-holonym) abdomen, venter, stomach, belly

n. hypochondrium, upper abdomen (Anatomy)