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Gastric
Gastric (/ˈɡæstrɪk/), derived from the Greek word "gaster" meaning stomach, is a term that pertains to the stomach, which is a part of the digestive system.
Etymology
The term "gastric" is derived from the Greek word "gaster" which means stomach. It is used in the medical field to refer to anything related to the stomach.
Related Terms
- Gastritis: An inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the lining of the stomach. It can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).
- Gastric ulcer: A sore that develops on the lining of the stomach, upper small intestine or esophagus.
- Gastric bypass: A type of weight-loss surgery that involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting the newly created pouch directly to the small intestine.
- Gastric cancer: A disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the stomach.
- Gastric juice: A thin, clear, virtually colorless acidic fluid secreted by the stomach glands and active in promoting digestion.
- Gastric acid: Gastric acid, gastric juice, or stomach acid, is a digestive fluid formed in the stomach and is composed of hydrochloric acid (HCl), potassium chloride (KCl), and sodium chloride (NaCl).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gastric
- Wikipedia's article - Gastric
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