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gastritis


gas·tri·tis

noun \ga-ˈstrī-təs\

Definition of GASTRITIS

: inflammation especially of the mucous membrane of the stomach
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First Known Use of GASTRITIS

1806

Rhymes with GASTRITIS

arthritis, botrytis, bronchitis, bursitis, colitis, cystitis, detritus, iritis, mastitis, nephritis, neuritis, phlebitis, rhinitis, tinnitus

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