gastric

adjective

gas·​tric ˈga-strik How to pronounce gastric (audio)
: of or relating to the stomach

Examples of gastric in a Sentence

gastric problems caused by stress
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Word History

Etymology

Greek gastr-, gastēr, alteration of *grastēr, from gran to gnaw, eat

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gastric was in 1656

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“Gastric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastric. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

gastric

adjective
gas·​tric ˈgas-trik How to pronounce gastric (audio)
: of, relating to, or located near the stomach
gastric ulcers

Medical Definition

gastric

adjective
gas·​tric ˈgas-trik How to pronounce gastric (audio)
: of or relating to the stomach

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