gastric

[ gas-trik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to the stomach.

gastric

/ ˈɡæstrɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, near, or involving the stomach

   gastric pains

gastric

/ găs′trĭk /

1. Relating to or involving the stomach.

gastric

1. A descriptive term for things pertaining to the stomach .

Other Words From

• post·gastric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gastric¹

First recorded in 1650–60; gastr- + -ic

Example Sentences

The ETH Zurich researchers analysed fat tissue biopsies from formerly overweight people who had undergone stomach reduction or gastric bypass surgery.

From Science Daily

He said that the aorta was repaired by the surgical team, and the gastric sleeve procedure cancelled due to the complications.

From BBC

But a couple of months after being brought to the camp, Philipsborn developed a gastric ulcer.

From BBC

The cue triggers a physical response, increasing saliva production and gastric activity.

From Salon

Some of the most common procedures involving robotics include appendectomies, hysterectomies, and gastric bypasses.

From Science Daily