Phrase Hound found 24 phrases and 56 compound words that contain gastric. The most common are listed below. Open gastric in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 24
- gastric cancercancer of the stomach.
- gastric acidThe acidic secretion of the stomach; mostly hydrochloric acid.
- gastric ulcerA peptic ulcer located in the stomach.
- gastric bandAn inflatable silicone device placed around the top portion of the stomach to treat obesity, intended to slow consumption of food and thus reduce the amount of food consumed.
- gastric lavageA procedure consisting of diluting then emptying the contents of the stomach with a tube via the nose or mouth, most commonly performed following an overdose or poison ingestion, or in preparation for surgery.
- gastric millAn organ in the gastrointestinal tract of some animals, particularly crustaceans, which contains dentition, that is used to grind food. The gnashing of the teeth/plates in the mill is also used by some of the creatures to create audible …
- gastric balloonA temporary, non-surgical weight loss device placed inside the stomach to help a person feel full faster and eat less. The balloon is inserted through the mouth using an endoscope and is usually removed after several months.
- gastric fluSynonym of stomach flu: Gastroenteritis.
- gastric juiceA secretion of the gastric glands that includes hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen and mucus.
- gastric millsplural of gastric mill: An organ in the gastrointestinal tract of some animals, particularly crustaceans, which contains dentition, that is used to grind food. The gnashing of the teeth/plates in the mill is also used by some of the …
- gastric juicesplural of gastric juice: A secretion of the gastric glands that includes hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen and mucus.
- gastric refluxSynonym of heartburn: A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.
- gastric ulcersplural of gastric ulcer: A peptic ulcer located in the stomach.
- gastric dumping syndromeA condition where ingested foods pass through the stomach very rapidly and enter the small intestine largely undigested.
- gastric reflux diseaseSynonym of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- gastric angleAn angular portion of the stomach between the lesser curvature and the pylorus.
- gastric acidsplural of gastric acid: The acidic secretion of the stomach; mostly hydrochloric acid.
- gastric anglesplural of gastric angle: An angular portion of the stomach between the lesser curvature and the pylorus.
- gastric balloonsplural of gastric balloon: A temporary, non-surgical weight loss device placed inside the stomach to help a person feel full faster and eat less. The balloon is inserted through the mouth using an endoscope and is usually removed after …
- gastric bandsplural of gastric band: An inflatable silicone device placed around the top portion of the stomach to treat obesity, intended to slow consumption of food and thus reduce the amount of food consumed.
- gastric reflux diseasesplural of gastric reflux disease
- duodeno-gastricAlternative form of duodenogastric: Relating to the duodenum and stomach.
- gastric refluxesplural of gastric reflux: A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.
- gastric fevertyphoid fever
Compound words 56
- epigastricOf or relating to the epigastrium.
- intragastricWithin the stomach.
- digastricHaving two bellies.
- mesogastricOf or pertaining to the middle region of the abdomen, or of the stomach.
- hypogastricOf or pertaining to the hypogastrium.
- exogastricOutside of the stomach.
- entogastricRelating to, or located in, the interior of the stomach.
- metagastricOf or pertaining to the two posterior gastric lobes of the carapace of crabs.
- gastricityA state of gastric disturbance.
- pneumogastricOf or pertaining to the lungs and the stomach