gastric

adjective

gas·​tric ˈga-strik 

: of or relating to the stomach

Examples of gastric in a Sentence

gastric problems caused by stress

Recent Examples on the Web

Unfortunately, that also unleashed endless talk, not only about restaurants, but also about diets, nutrition, gastric symptoms, preferences, prohibitions and other unappetizing subjects. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

Whey proteins from Greek yogurt digest relatively quickly, while casein in cottage cheese forms a gastric gel that slows digestion and prolongs nutrient absorption. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026

O’Donnell has previously opened up about undergoing vertical gastric sleeve surgery and using the GLP-1 medication Mounjaro. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026

Slow gastric emptying can worsen constipation—a common complaint in older adults. — Liz Seegert, Scientific American, 19 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Greek gastr-, gastēr, alteration of *grastēr, from gran to gnaw, eat

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing gastric

• gastric banding
• gastric bypass
• gastric gland
• gastric juice
• gastric ulcer

Rhymes for gastric

• digastric
• epigastric
• hypogastric
• intragastric
• pneumogastric

Kids Definition

gastric

adjective

gas·​tric ˈgas-trik 

: of, relating to, or located near the stomach

gastric ulcers

Medical Definition

gastric

adjective

gas·​tric ˈgas-trik 

: of or relating to the stomach