gastritis

noun

gas·​tri·​tis ga-ˈstrī-təs 

: inflammation especially of the mucous membrane of the stomach

Examples of gastritis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Patients with autoimmune gastritis also have a higher risk of adenocarcinomas, a serious form of cancer. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 8 July 2026

The 48-year-old revealed he was diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026

Autoimmune gastritis is also more common in people with other autoimmune disorders such as Hashimoto's disease and type 1 diabetes and can also be associated with vitamin B-12 deficiency, according to Mayo Clinic. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 6 July 2026

The incident left him with frequent headaches, anxiety and memory loss, and exacerbated his gastritis. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gastritis

• arthritis
• bronchitis
• bursitis
• detritus
• mastitis
• metritis
• nephritis
• neuritis
• orchitis
• osteitis
• otitis
• phlebitis

Kids Definition

gastritis

noun

gas·​tri·​tis ga-ˈstrīt-əs 

: inflammation of the stomach and especially of its mucous membrane

Medical Definition

gastritis

noun

gas·​tri·​tis ga-ˈstrīt-əs 

: inflammation especially of the mucous membrane of the stomach