gastric
word
Definition
Relating to the stomach. 'Gastric' is often used in medical language to describe things connected to the stomach, such as gastric pain or gastric fluids.
Usage & Nuances
'Gastric' is formal and medical; rarely used in casual conversation. Common phrases: 'gastric ulcer', 'gastric acid', 'gastric bypass'. Do not confuse with 'stomach' (the body part) — 'gastric' describes things related to the stomach.
Spanish: gástrico - estomacalPortuguese (BR): gástrico - estomacalPortuguese (PT): gástrico - estomacalChinese (Simplified): 胃的 - 胃部的Chinese (Traditional): 胃的 - 胃部的Hindi: गैस्ट्रिक - पेट संबंधीArabic: مَعِديBengali: গ্যাস্ট্রিক - পাকস্থলীরRussian: гастральный - желудочныйJapanese: 胃の - 胃に関するVietnamese: dạ dày - thuộc về dạ dàyKorean: 위의 - 위장 관련Turkish: mideyle ilgili - gastrikUrdu: معدے کا - گیسٹرکIndonesian: lambung - gastrik
Example Sentences
The doctor treated her gastric pain.
basic
He suffers from gastric ulcers.
basic
They performed a gastric bypass surgery.
basic
After eating spicy food, I always get some gastric discomfort.
natural
The medicine helps control gastric acid levels.
natural
If you have persistent gastric issues, you should see a specialist.
natural