gastric

American  

[gas-trik] / ˈgæs trɪk /

adjective

1. pertaining to the stomach.

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gastric British  

/ ˈɡæstrɪk /

adjective

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

   gastric pains

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gastric Scientific  

/ găs′trĭk /

1. Relating to or involving the stomach.

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gastric Cultural  

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

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Other Word Forms

• postgastric adjective

Etymology

Origin of gastric

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

Example Sentences

Citing his medical report, the administration said he presented symptoms characterised by gastric swelling, abdominal pain and constipation.

From BBC

Since then she has developed new medical problems including gastric failure, for which she requires tube-feeding.

From BBC

To reduce her own weight, Muriuki first underwent a gastric balloon procedure, in which a silicone balloon is put in the stomach, to limit its capacity and create a feeling of fullness.

From BBC

I then start the run up the Yukon River and inside of four hours I thought I was going to die of gastric distress.

From Literature

“And oftentimes the cancers that they found were cancers that are not routinely screened for such as head and neck cancer and gastric cancers.”

From The Wall Street Journal