First Known Use: 1656
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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
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gastric
adjective gas·tric \ˈgas-trik\
Medical Definition of GASTRIC
: of or relating to the stomach
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