ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈgastrēəm noun
also ep·i·gas·trae·um -ˌgaˈstrēəm
( plural epigas·tria -ˈgastrēə)
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek epigastrion, from epi- + gastrion, diminutive of gastr-, gastēr stomach
1. : the epigastric region
2. : the ventral side of the mesothorax and metathorax of an insect