gastritis

American

[ga-strahy-tis] / gæˈstraɪ tɪs /

noun

inflammation of the stomach, especially of its mucous membrane.

gastritis British

/ ɡæsˈtrɪtɪk, ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs /

noun

inflammation of the lining of the stomach

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Other Word Forms

gastritic adjective

Etymology

Origin of gastritis

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

Example Sentences

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Endoscopy found “mild gastritis” and my doctor prescribed omeprazole.

From Seattle Times

Carrying bottled water would weigh them down on their arduous journey, drinking from rivers infested with larvae will cause gastritis, and not drinking will cause dehydration.

From BBC

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

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

From Literature

By the time we heard the word "gastritis," she'd been in the hospital for half a day.

From Salon

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