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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Patients usually start at a low dose and gradually titrate up, and each dose increase can bring a fresh wave of digestive side effects as the body adjusts to the slower gastric emptying. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026 Ozempic slows gastric emptying, meaning food moves through the stomach more slowly, according to Mochi Health. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026 Fiber slows gastric emptying, making the stomach more distended. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026 After the heart attack, O’Donnell underwent gastric surgery In 2013, the actress underwent vertical gastric sleeve surgery. Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 27 May 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 4 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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