adjective

gastric

relating to the stomach

He suffers from gastric problems.

He suffers from gastric problems.

The doctor examined the gastric juices.

The doctor examined the gastric juices.

((noun)) relating to the stomach He suffers from gastric problems.

Synonyms: stomachic, abdominal

From Greek 'gaster' meaning 'belly' or 'stomach', plus the adjectival suffix '-ic'.

'Gas' often comes from the stomach, which can help you remember that 'gastric' relates to the stomach.

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