hypogastre
Definition
Synonyms
Synonyms of hypogastre nom masculin
[Anatomie] bas-ventre, abdomen
Dictionnaire universel de Furetière (1690)
Historical definition of HYPOGASTRE s. m.
Terme d'Anatomie. C'est la partie inferieure du bas ventre, qui commence deux ou trois doigts au dessous du nombril, & va jusqu'à l'os pubis. Ce mot est Grec, & vient d'hypo, & de gastir, venter.
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