gastritis

What is another word for gastritis? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — A condition in which the stomach's inner wall becomes sore and swollen, causing nausea, loss of appetite and upper belly pain.

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How to use gastritis

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acute gastritis chronic gastritis symptoms of gastritis suffer from gastritis

It is a medical term, though ordinary speakers use it too.

Etymology

The word comes from international scientific vocabulary and is made from New Latin combining forms, gastr- and -itis. Gastr- goes back to the Ancient Greek gastḗr.

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Frequently asked questions

What is gastritis?

Gastritis is a sore, swollen state of the stomach's inner wall.

What are the symptoms of gastritis?

They include nausea, loss of appetite and discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen. Anyone with these symptoms should ask a doctor for advice.

What does the ending -itis mean?

In medical words, -itis marks inflammation, so gastritis means an inflamed stomach.

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