gastric
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"All four whales that tested positive for Helicobacter had visible gastric pathology," said Page.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
But consuming too much of any substance in competition always came with significant risk: debilitating, day-altering gastric distress and/or diarrhea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
It mimics a hormone secreted alongside insulin that signals fullness and slows gastric emptying.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
Orson has embarrassing gastric issues and watches alpha-male videos in the basement, where he also practices the bassoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
That some viewer will be relieved of his gastric pains just as a television evangelist calls out the symptoms is considerably more likely than that a particular viewer will be.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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