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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Mixing fruits with foods containing protein and fat reduces post-meal glucose responses by slowing gastric emptying and carbohydrate absorption. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026 If the caffeine has already moved further along, doctors may use a laxative or a gastric lavage a procedure that uses a tube to wash out the contents of the stomach. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026 This accelerates gastric emptying to hydrate tissues faster. Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 12 June 2026 If the caffeine has already moved further along, doctors may use a laxative or a gastric lavage, which washes out the stomach through a tube. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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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