Gastritis Meaning in English

word

US

ɡæˈstɹaɪtəs

ga-STRY-tus

UK

ɡɑːstɹˈaɪtɪs

gah-STRY-tis

Definition

Gastritis is a medical condition where the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed, often causing stomach pain, nausea, or discomfort.

Usage & Nuances

Typically used in medical or scientific contexts. Symptoms can vary in severity. Common collocations: 'chronic gastritis', 'acute gastritis', 'treatment for gastritis'. Not to be confused with 'ulcer', which is a sore in the stomach lining.

• Spanish: gastritis
• Portuguese (BR): gastrite
• Portuguese (PT): gastrite
• Chinese (Simplified): 胃炎
• Chinese (Traditional): 胃炎
• Hindi: गैस्ट्राइटिस
• Arabic: التهاب المعدة
• Bengali: গ্যাস্ট্রাইটিস
• Russian: гастрит
• Japanese: 胃炎
• Vietnamese: viêm dạ dày
• Korean: 위염
• Turkish: gastrit
• Urdu: گیسٹرائٹس
• Indonesian: gastritis

Example Sentences

The doctor said I have gastritis.

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Gastritis can cause stomach pain and nausea.

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Some medicines can help treat gastritis.

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After eating spicy food, my gastritis gets worse.

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He missed work last week because of severe gastritis.

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My mom always tells me to avoid coffee because of my gastritis.

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