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gastric

adjective gas·tric \ˈgas-trik\

medical : of, relating to, or located near the stomach

Full Definition of GASTRIC

:  of or relating to the stomach
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Origin of GASTRIC

Greek gastr-, gastēr, alteration of *grastēr, from gran to gnaw, eat
First Known Use: 1656

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral
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gastric

adjective gas·tric \ˈgas-trik\

Medical Definition of GASTRIC

:  of or relating to the stomach

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9 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. gastric
  2. gastric bypass
  3. gastric cecum
  4. gastric gland
  5. gastric juice
  6. gastric mill
  7. gastric ostium
  8. gastric pouch
  9. gastric ulcer
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