The epigastrium and anterior surface of the lower part of the thorax. SYN: antecardium. [L. praecordia (ntr. pl. only), the diaphragm, the entrails, fr. prae, before, + cor (cord-), heart]
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pre·cor·dia (pre-korґde-ə) plural of precordium.Medical dictionary. 2011.