Gastric (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or involving the stomach; "gastric ulcer".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer that required immediate treatment.
- Gastric surgery is often performed to repair a perforated stomach lining.
- The doctor specialized in gastric medicine and had written several books on the subject.
- A gastric tumor was discovered during the routine endoscopy procedure.
- Certain foods can irritate the stomach and cause gastric discomfort in some individuals.