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

Example Sentences

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Procedures such as gastric bands lead to similar reductions in appetite and food intake.

From Science Daily

Then a few years ago, I had gastric sleeve surgery.

From Los Angeles Times

Solid tumors -- such as gastric, lung, and liver cancers -- form tightly packed masses that are difficult for immune cells to enter or function within.

From Science Daily

Then the 25-year-old started experiencing unexplained symptoms including panic attacks, gastric issues and swollen, itchy eyes, which, she says, baffled her doctor.

From BBC

There are several types of bariatric surgery, including the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, and it produces the most significant amount of weight loss of any medical intervention.

From MarketWatch

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