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

As large amounts of sodium, fat, and calories enter the bloodstream, gastric emptying may take significantly longer than a typical meal. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Mounjaro mimics two hormones that occur naturally in the body, which regulate blood sugar and appetite; the medication slows down gastric emptying and helps the pancreas release insulin as blood sugar rises. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

This is because protein and fat slow gastric emptying and carbohydrate absorption. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026

Stomach paralysis is the common name for gastroparesis, or delayed gastric emptying. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 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