noun
- the lower part of the abdomen, below the umbilicus and between the two inguinal regions
Usage: anatomical term; also called hypogastric region or suprapubic region
Examples
- The physician palpated the hypogastrium to check for tenderness.
- Pain in the hypogastrium can indicate a urinary or reproductive disorder.
- The hypogastrium is located directly above the pubic bone.
- During the physical examination, the doctor focused on the hypogastrium.
- Inflammation in the hypogastrium may require further diagnostic imaging.