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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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

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 4, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

I am the note from James dissolving in her gastric acid, unread.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

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