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gastritisDefinitions and Synonyms
noun uncountable medical
/ɡæˈstraɪtɪs/
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This shows grade level based on the word's complexity. [ ga-strahy-tis ] / gæˈstraɪ tɪs / This shows grade level based on the word's complexity. noun inflammation of
the stomach, especially of its mucous membrane.
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Origin of gastritis
From New Latin, dating back to 1800–10; see origin at gastr-, -itis
OTHER WORDS FROM gastritis
gas·trit·ic [ga-strit-ik], /gæˈstrɪt ɪk/, adjective
Words nearby gastritis
gastric juice, gastric lavage, gastric mill, gastric ulcer, gastrin, gastritis, gastro-, gastrocnemius, gastrocoel, gastrocolic, gastrodermis
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How to use gastritis in a sentence
(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.
British Dictionary definitions for gastritis
noun
inflammation of the lining of the stomach
Derived forms of gastritis
gastritic (ɡæsˈtrɪtɪk), adjective
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