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Examples of gastric in a Sentence
gastric problems caused by stress
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This affects the muscles in the digestive tract and slows down digestion and gastric motility.
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
The researchers aimed to analyze the physiological effects of carbonated water, as it has been found to induce satiety (feelings of fullness) and gastric motility (movement of food through the body), both of which could reduce hunger.
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Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
Whereas, in other cancer types – gastric, cervical, and ovarian cancers and glioblastomas – DUSP6 expression may increase tumor growth.
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New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2025
These compounds take a different approach to weight loss than existing medications, which can cause nausea, vomiting and gastric malaise.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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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
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“Gastric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastric. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
gastric
adjective
gas·tric
ˈgas-trik
: of, relating to, or located near the stomach
gastric ulcers
Medical Definition
gastric
adjective
gas·tric
ˈgas-trik
: of or relating to the stomach
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