gastricsinAn aspartic proteinase of the peptidase family A1 which is a digestive enzyme produced in the stomach and constitutes a major component of the gastric mucosa.
gastrilegousHaving pollen baskets beneath the abdomen.
gastrodermisThe layer of cells lining the gastrovascular cavity of cnidarians and ctenophores.
gastrodigeninA phenol, 4-(hydroxymethyl)phenol, present in the rhizome of members of the genus Gastrodia of orchids.
gastrodinA glycoside of gastrodigenin present in orchids of the genus Gastrodia
gastrodiplomacyA type of cultural diplomacy where relations between representatives of different cultures are improved by the means of gastronomy and the promotion of national cuisines.
gastroduodenoscopyA diagnostic medical procedure in which a flexible endoscope is passed through the mouth to visually examine the stomach and duodenum.
gastroduodenostomyA surgical procedure in which the stomach is connected directly to the duodenum, usually after part of the stomach has been removed.
gastroduodenumThe stomach and duodenum considered as a single entity
gastroelytrotomyThe operation of cutting into the upper part of the vagina, through the abdomen (without opening the peritoneum), for the purpose of removing a foetus.
gastroenterologyThe study of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus, which may also include the study of accessory organs: pancreas, liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.
gastroenteropancreaticRelated to the gut and the pancreas (especially to the islets of Langerhans)
gastroenteroscopyA medical procedure in which a doctor uses an endoscope to examine the digestive tract, especially the stomach and intestines, to diagnose or sometimes treat digestive problems.
gastroenterostomyThe surgical procedure for making a connection between the stomach and the jejunum, usually as part of an operation, performed at the same time as a partial gastrectomy.
gastrogastrostomyA reconstructive operation that involves suturing together two remaining segments of the stomach after partial resection or disruption, thereby re-establishing a single, continuous gastric lumen to allow normal passage of stomach contents.
gastroileostomyA surgical procedure that creates a direct connection between the stomach and the ileum, bypassing the duodenum and jejunum to allow food to pass directly into the lower small intestine.
gastrointestinalOf or pertaining to the stomach and intestines, and thus to digestion.
gastrointestinallyIn terms of, or by means of, the gastrointestinal system.
gastrojejunalOf or pertaining to the stomach and the jejunum
gastrojejunostomyA surgical procedure that connects the stomach directly to the jejunum, bypassing the duodenum, usually to treat blockages or other digestive tract problems.
gastrokineAny of a group of gastrokinetic proteins