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
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
The incident left him with frequent headaches, anxiety and memory loss, and exacerbated his gastritis.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
He called “tidbit-itis” the cases of enteritis or gastritis due to too many carbohydrates, especially sugar.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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