Phrase Hound found 59 phrases and 20 compound words that contain stomach. The most common are listed below. Open stomach in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 59
- stomach cancercancer of the stomach(s).
- upset stomachA stomachache
- stomach acidSynonym of gastric acid: The acidic secretion of the stomach; mostly hydrochloric acid.
- have butterflies in one's stomachTo experience a certain “fluttery” physical sensation in one's stomach, associated with nervousness, uncertainty, anxiety, apprehension, or excitement.
- on an empty stomachWithout having eaten.
- stomach bugSomething, such as a germ, that causes intestinal distress (particularly vomiting).
- stomach liningA layer of tissue on the inside of stomach.
- stomach pumpA syringe with a flexible tube for withdrawing fluids from the stomach, or injecting them into it.
- have eyes bigger than one's stomachTo take more food on one's plate than one can eat; to be greedy.
- pit of the stomachThe epigastric region.
- stomach wormA common roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), sometimes found in the human intestine, and rarely in the stomach.
- stomach fluGastroenteritis.
- stomach oilThe light oil composed of neutral dietary lipids found in the proventriculus of birds in the order Procellariiformes.
- stomach vacuumSynonym of vacuum exercise: An exercise targeting mostly the Musculus transversus abdominis by keeping a straight spine, holding one's breath and lifting the organs into the rib cage.
- stomach balloonSynonym 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 …
- the way to a man's heart is through his stomachCooking food for a man is a good way to win his affections.
- sour stomachIndigestion.
- an army marches on its stomachOne must eat properly if one wants to perform tasks well.
- stomach crunchA crunch (abdominal exercise)
- stomach ulcerSynonym of peptic ulcer: An ulcer of an area of the gastrointestinal tract.
- stomach ulcersplural of stomach ulcer: An ulcer of an area of the gastrointestinal tract.
- stomach achesplural of stomach ache: A pain in the abdomen, often caused by indigestion, in which the pain is usually lower than the stomach and related to the intestines.
- stomach acheAlternative spelling of stomachache: A pain in the abdomen, often caused by indigestion, in which the pain is usually lower than the stomach and related to the intestines.
- cast-iron stomachAn exceptionally strong and resilient digestive system capable of consuming almost almost any type of food or drink without becoming ill or experiencing indigestion.
- on a full stomachDirectly after eating; straight after a meal.
Compound words 20
- stomachacheA pain in the abdomen, often caused by indigestion, in which the pain is usually lower than the stomach and related to the intestines.
- stomacherA type of men's waistcoat.
- forestomachThe compartments of a ruminant's stomach that precede the "true" stomach.
- stomachfulEnough to fill one's stomach.
- antestomachA cavity that leads into the stomach, as in birds.
- stomachalOf or relating to the stomach; gastric.
- stomachicalstomachic
- stomachlessWithout a stomach.
- stomachlikeResembling or characteristic of a stomach.
- stomachyobstinate; sullen; haughty