Read the medical word. Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then give the definition of the medical word.
Epigastric
Definition: Pertaining to the area over the stomach
Prefix and definition: epi-: “upon, over, above, on top”
Combining form and definition: gastr/o, “stomach”
Suffix and definition: -ic, “pertaining to”
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