gastritis

[ ga-strahy-tis ]

noun

1. inflammation of the stomach, especially of its mucous membrane.

gastritis

/ ɡæsˈtrɪtɪk; ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the lining of the stomach

Derived Forms

• gastritic, adjective

Other Words From

• gas·trit·ic [ga-, strit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gastritis¹

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

Example Sentences

(b) Diseases of the stomach associated with deficient hydrochloric acid, as chronic gastritis and gastric cancer.

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The same medicines are applicable to both Gastritis and Enteritis.

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However, before I accustomed myself to this luxury, it used to affect me with slight symptoms of gastritis.

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If they get it by mistake they are ill with an attack resembling acute gastritis for days afterwards.

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The Princess of Liegnitz is quite as ill as the King, with severe gastritis, and is thought to be in great danger.

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