gastric

adjective

gas·​tric ˈga-strik How to pronounce gastric (audio)
: of or relating to the stomach

Examples of gastric in a Sentence

gastric problems caused by stress
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Also known as a laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, the weight loss surgery is designed to help patients by restricting food intake when a silicone device is surgically placed around a portion of the stomach. Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025 Taking higher doses, especially on an empty stomach, can lead to gastric discomfort, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation of the stomach lining, ulcers, and decreased zinc absorption. Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025 Bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus most commonly affects a few large breeds with deep chests and German Shepherds are among those most affected. Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025 These include cancers, gastric inflammation, reproductive harm and dementia as microplastics are being found at increasing levels in humans. Andria Ventura, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gastric

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gastric was in 1656

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“Gastric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastric. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

gastric

adjective
gas·​tric ˈgas-trik How to pronounce gastric (audio)
: of, relating to, or located near the stomach
gastric ulcers

Medical Definition

gastric

adjective
gas·​tric ˈgas-trik How to pronounce gastric (audio)
: of or relating to the stomach

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