gastritis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of gastritis
From New Latin, dating back to 1800–10; see origin at gastr-, -itis
Vocabulary lists containing gastritis
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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
"Helicobacter bacteria have long been associated with gastrointestinal disorders in humans and other animals, including chronic gastritis, ulcers, and even gastric cancer," said Annie Page, D.V.M.,
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 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
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
Ulcers, glaucoma, gastritis, gangrene, cancer, broken limbs, malnutrition, and a host of infectious diseases—almost everything came through the doors of Zanmi Lasante.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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