The hypochondriac indicates, in Anatomie, each side part of the Abdomen. They are located under the lower edge of the Côtes, on both sides of the épigastre (which, indicates to him the median and higher area of the abdomen). The stomach, for example, is placed transversely in the left hypochondriac and the épigastre.

The term can also be used to designate a suffering patient of Hypocondrie. One will say “a sick then hypochondriac”. However, to avoid any confusion, one generally prefers the hypochondriac adjective to him .