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Amid the surge in GLP-1 weight-loss medications, some have questioned whether invasive procedures like lap band, gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries could wane in popularity.—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025 Add fiber to your diet to promote gastric motility and reduce the risk of constipation.—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 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 See All Example Sentences for gastric
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Etymology
Greek gastr-, gastēr, alteration of *grastēr, from gran to gnaw, eat
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