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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There is some evidence that apple cider vinegar use may delay gastric emptying, which is the rate at which food empties from your stomach. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2025 In England, more people were hospitalized with the gastric illness last week than ever before, official data shows. Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 This affects the muscles in the digestive tract and slows down digestion and gastric motility. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025 The researchers aimed to analyze the physiological effects of carbonated water, as it has been found to induce satiety (feelings of fullness) and gastric motility (movement of food through the body), both of which could reduce hunger. Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 27 Jan. 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 12 Mar. 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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