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gastritis

American  
[ga-strahy-tis] / gæˈstraɪ tɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the stomach, especially of its mucous membrane.


gastritis British  
/ ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the lining of the stomach

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Etymology

Origin of gastritis

From New Latin, dating back to 1800–10; see origin at gastr-, -itis


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Last month, the 48-year-old shared that he’d been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, an incurable, difficult-to-detect condition that increases one’s likelihood of developing stomach cancer.

From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026

Despite his rigorous attention to his health, Johnson revealed earlier this month that he was diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

Others develop autoimmune gastritis, in which the immune system damages stomach cells involved in producing acid and intrinsic factor, the protein needed for vitamin B12 absorption.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026

And the gastritis he had earlier that spring was responding well to a daily acid-reducing medication, pantoprazole.

From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2024

He asked if Joe suffered from gastritis, or inflammation of the stomach lining.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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