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gastrocolic

American  
[gas-troh-kol-ik] / ˌgæs troʊˈkɒl ɪk /

adjective

Anatomy.

  1. of, relating to, or involving the stomach and colon.

gastrocolic British  
/ ˌɡæstrəʊˈkɒlɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the stomach and colon

    gastrocolic reflex
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Etymology

Origin of gastrocolic

First recorded in 1840–50; gastro- + colic

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