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Gastric

Verb / ˈgæstrɪk / Another word for gastric — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gastric means related to the stomach or the digestive system.

Synonyms & similar words

stomachal stomachic stomach digestive gastrointestinal abdominal enteric intestinal gut belly tummy gastric-related gastronomical gastric-pertaining gastric-associated gastric-connected gastric-linked gastric-tied gastric-correlated gastric-coordinated gastric-consistent gastric-similar

Synonyms by register

Formal

stomachic abdominal

Antonyms

intestinal esophageal duodenal jejunal ileal colonic

Common collocations

  • gastric bypass
  • gastric acid
  • gastric distress
  • gastric emptying
  • gastric ulcer
  • gastric cancer
  • gastric sleeve

Word family

noun gastric
adjective gastric

Usage note

Gastric specifically refers to the stomach. While sometimes used loosely for the abdomen, it's most precise when referring to stomach-related conditions or anatomy.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor prescribed gastric medicine for my stomach ache.
  2. Eating spicy food can sometimes cause gastric problems.
  3. The gastric bypass surgery helped her lose weight.
  4. The gastric juices in your stomach break down the food you eat.
  5. He went to the hospital for a gastric analysis.

Quotes

  • The stomach is the boss of the body, and gastric juices are its employees. - Ryan Reynolds
  • Gastric bypass surgery is an option for those who need to lose weight and improve their health. - Mehmet Oz
  • Gastric problems can be painful and uncomfortable, but there are ways to manage them. - Deepak Chopra

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