Synonyms

gastric

American

[gas-trik] / ˈgæs trɪk /

adjective

pertaining to the stomach.

gastric British

/ ˈɡæstrɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, near, or involving the stomach

gastric pains

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gastric Scientific

/ găs′trĭk /

Relating to or involving the stomach.

gastric Cultural

A descriptive term for things pertaining to the stomach.

Other Word Forms

postgastric

adjective

Etymology

Origin of gastric

First recorded in 1650–60; gastr- + -ic

Vocabulary lists containing gastric

Body Language: Gastr, Gastro ("Stomach")

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Example Sentences

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One of GLP-1's major functions is slowing gastric emptying, which is the rate at which food leaves the stomach.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 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

The EU approval of Imfinzi for early-stage gastric and gastroesophageal cancers expands the label of one of the company’s top-selling oncology medicines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

I then start the run up the Yukon River and inside of four hours I thought I was going to die of gastric distress.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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