precordium
noun
pre·cor·di·um
-ˈkȯr-dē-əm 
plural precordia
-dē-ə
: the part of the ventral surface of the body overlying the heart and stomach and comprising the epigastrium and the lower median part of the thorax
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“Precordium.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/precordium. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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