Etymology

gastroptosis

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Today it means: An abnormal downward displacement of the stomach. Full definition →

English ptosis ← Ancient Greek γᾰστήρ (găstḗr)
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  1. Ancient Greekγᾰστήρ (găstḗr)
  2. Englishgastro-
  3. Englishptosis
  4. English todaygastroptosis

From gastro- + ptosis.

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