stomachic

[ stoh-mak-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the stomach; gastric.
2. beneficial to the stomach; stimulating gastric digestion; sharpening the appetite.

noun

1. a stomachic agent or drug.

stomachic

/ stəˈmækɪk /

adjective

1. stimulating gastric activity
2. of or relating to the stomach

noun

1. a stomachic medicine

Other Words From

• sto·machi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of stomachic¹

1650–60; < Latin stomachicus < Greek stomachikós. See stomach, -ic

Example Sentences

The hop contained in the beer has doubtless tonic and stomachic qualities.

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The root of golden seal is used in medicine under the name hydrastis rhizome, as a stomachic and nervine stimulant.

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Usually it is in the upper left quadrant and seems to be stomachic in origin.

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A warm stomachic and diaphoretic; and, in large doses, aperient.

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Infusion of bark is tonic and stomachic, and in very large doses febrifuge.

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Related Words

• intestinal
• visceral