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gastritis
noun
gas·tri·tis
ga-ˈstrī-təs
: inflammation especially of the mucous membrane of the stomach
Examples of gastritis in a Sentence
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More serious risks include severe gastritis, gastrointestinal bleeding, other forms of bleeding, stroke, and serious kidney malfunction, Dr. Hall notes.
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Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Aug. 2024
In 1998, the last year of the Arduous March—a period of severe famine coupled with economic crisis—researchers at Ewha Woman’s University reported that, of 137 North Korean defectors tested, 62.8 percent suffered from diseases such as hepatitis, tuberculosis, or gastritis.
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William T. Vollmann, Harper's Magazine, 24 June 2024
Some people use ginger to help with gastritis, constipation, and bloating.
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Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
Other gastritis symptoms may include:12 Indigestion Loss of appetite
Nausea or vomiting
Upper belly pain
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Karen Pallarito, Health, 27 July 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1806, in the meaning defined above
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“Gastritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastritis. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
gastritis
noun
gas·tri·tis
ga-ˈstrīt-əs
: inflammation of the stomach and especially of its mucous membrane
Medical Definition
gastritis
noun
gas·tri·tis
ga-ˈstrīt-əs
: inflammation especially of the mucous membrane of the stomach
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