Chronic or acute inflammation of the stomach, especially of the mucous membrane of the stomach.
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Inflammation of the stomach, esp. of the stomach lining.
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Chronic or acute inflammation of the stomach, especially of the mucous membrane of the stomach.
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(pathology) Inflammation of the lining of the stomach, characterised by nausea, loss of appetite, and upper abdominal discomfort or pain.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
gastritis
Plural:
gastritides
Origin of gastritis
From Ancient Greek γαστήρ (gastēr, “belly”) + -itis (“inflammation”).
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Gastritis Sentence Examples
This effect is the same however the drug be administered, as, even after subcutaneous injection, the arsenic is excreted into the stomach after absorption, and thus sets up gastritis in its passage through the mucous membrane.
For the diseases of the stomach in general see Digestive Organs; and for special forms Gastritis, Gastric Ulcer, Dyspepsia, &C.; also Abdomen (Abdominal Surgery).
Physical symptoms seen in adult alcoholics, such as gastritis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, or even cirrhosis, usually are absent in childhood alcoholics.
Eating a diet rich in fiber and nutrients, avoiding alcohol and other irritants and getting enough fluids are good recommendations not only for the improvement of symptoms of gastritis, but also for general good health.