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gastritis

[ ga-strahy-tis ]

noun

  1. inflammation of the stomach, especially of its mucous membrane.


gastritis

/ ɡæsˈtrɪtɪk; ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs /

noun

  1. inflammation of the lining of the stomach
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • gastritic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • gas·trit·ic [ga-, strit, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gastritis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1800–10; gastr-, -itis
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Example Sentences

(b) Diseases of the stomach associated with deficient hydrochloric acid, as chronic gastritis and gastric cancer.

The same medicines are applicable to both Gastritis and Enteritis.

However, before I accustomed myself to this luxury, it used to affect me with slight symptoms of gastritis.

If they get it by mistake they are ill with an attack resembling acute gastritis for days afterwards.

The Princess of Liegnitz is quite as ill as the King, with severe gastritis, and is thought to be in great danger.

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