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New research is suggesting a strong association between mouth bacteria and gastric cancer.—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Nuclear medicine is being called a new frontier in cancer care, and new research shows potential new uses for it in treating gastric and pancreatic cancers.—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026 Turmeric may increase gastric acid secretion, with unknown effects on antacids such as Prilosec (omeprazole).—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026 The April 1 letter also said Lilly must conduct post-marketing trials to assess risks related to cardiovascular events and delayed gastric emptying.—Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gastric
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Etymology
Greek gastr-, gastēr, alteration of *grastēr, from gran to gnaw, eat