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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Slower digestion: The high water content of fresh fruit slows gastric emptying, allowing for better absorption of nutrients. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025 Revisional procedures are performed subsequent to primary procedures and are grouped as corrective (done to correct an issue), reversals (removing a gastric band, undoing the effect of gastric bypass), or conversions (one type of bariatric surgery is changed to another). New Atlas, 12 Feb. 2025 These abnormal cells in the stomach are referred to as gastric dysplasia. Sayaka Blickenderfer, Phd, Health, 16 Jan. 2025 Apple cider vinegar may also affect digestion for some people by slowing the rate of gastric emptying.7 Medication and Supplement Interactions Apple cider vinegar may interact with some common medications and supplements. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gastric

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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Gastric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastric. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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

More from Merriam-Webster on gastric

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!