gastritis
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of gastritis
From New Latin, dating back to 1800–10; see origin at gastr-, -itis
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By suppressing stomach acid, these drugs ease symptoms of ulcers, gastritis, and reflux.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 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
Reds: Encarnacion-Strand replaced on the roster INF Kevin Newman, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with gastritis, retroactive to Friday.
From Washington Times • Jul. 18, 2023
Chen’s attorney, Steven Hittelman, said his client started to experience suspicious symptoms in March and has since been diagnosed with two stomach ulcers, gastritis and a swollen esophagus.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2022
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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