noun

gastritis

gas-TRY-tis

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Gastritis (noun) means a condition in which the stomach's inner wall becomes sore and swollen, causing nausea, loss of appetite and upper belly pain. Example: “The doctor said his stomach pain was caused by gastritis.”

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

"The doctor said his stomach pain was caused by gastritis."

"Gastritis can leave you feeling sick and unwilling to eat."

"She was told to see her GP if the symptoms of gastritis continued."

How to use gastritis

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA sore, inflamed stomach lining that causes nausea and upper belly pain.

When to use it

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

Memory tip

The word is usually uncountable, so say gastritis rather than a gastritis.

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Common pairings

acute gastritis chronic gastritis symptoms of gastritis suffer from gastritis

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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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.

Origin: New Latin

Rhymes for gastritis

itis hepatitis arthritis dermatitis laryngitis bronchitis meningitis appendicitis encephalitis

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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.

What is the meaning of gastritis?

"gastritis" (noun) means a condition in which the stomach's inner wall becomes sore and swollen, causing nausea, loss of appetite and upper belly pain.