Etymology · Ancient Greek
γαστήρ
11 English words descend from Ancient Greek γαστήρ, most common first.
- 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.
- gastritisInflammation of the lining of the stomach, characterised by nausea, loss of appetite, and upper abdominal discomfort or pain.
- gastrinA hormone that stimulates the production of gastric acid in the stomach
- gastrectomyA surgery in which part or all of the stomach is removed to treat conditions such as stomach cancer, severe ulcers, or obesity.
- gastropodAny member of a class of molluscs (Gastropoda) that includes snails, slugs, and limpets; univalve mollusc.
- gastrulaA stage in the development of embryos of most animals consisting of a three-layered sac of ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm.
- -gastriaOf or relating to the stomach.
- gastro-Of or relating to the stomach.
- gastrologythe scientific study of the stomach
- gastrorrhagiaA hemorrhage from the stomach, also known as a gastric hemorrhage.
- physogastryAn enlargement of the abdomen in certain insects, especially in termite queens.