adj
Uncommon
gastric
GAST-rihk
Gastric (adj) means relating to the stomach. Example: “He was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer.”
adj
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Relating to the stomach.
"This isn’t the first time she has hidden a weight-loss management attempt from her husband. “I went to Turkey and had a gastric balloon, and I didn’t tell anyone, not even him,” she says."
— Imogen West-Knights, ‘I lost so much weight, my husband thought I was terminally ill’: why do people lie about taking Ozempic? (2025)
"He was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer."
"The surgeon specializes in gastric operations."
How to use gastric
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA medical term meaning "to do with the stomach."
Common pairings
gastric ulcer
gastric bypass
gastric juice
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Etymology
From New Latin gastricus, based on the Greek word for stomach, gastḗr.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “gastric” mean?
The word “gastric” means relating to the stomach. In plain terms, a medical term meaning "to do with the stomach.".
How do you pronounce “gastric”?
“Gastric” is pronounced GAST-rihk (/ˈɡæstɹɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “gastric” in a sentence?
Here is “gastric” used in a sentence: “He was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer.”
What part of speech is “gastric”?
“Gastric” is an adjective.
Where does the word “gastric” come from?
The word “gastric” comes from New Latin. From New Latin gastricus, based on the Greek word for stomach, gastḗr.
Is “gastric” a common word?
“Gastric” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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