gastric

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the stomach or the digestive organs.

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Synonyms

stomachic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gastric
astatic , static , atonic , tonic

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Variants

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gastric , gastric banding , gastric bandings , gastric bypass , gastric bypasses , gastric gland , gastric glands , gastric juice , gastric juices , gastric ulcer , gastric ulcers

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'gastricus', meaning 'pertaining to the stomach'.

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Trivia

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1. The human stomach can produce up to two quarts of gastric juices daily.

2. The stomach lining is able to produce a mucus layer to protect itself from the acidic environment.

3. The stomach's muscles contract in a wave-like motion called peristalsis to move food through the digestive tract.

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Related Concepts

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1. gastroenterology: The medical specialty dealing with the digestive system and its disorders.

2. gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'gastric' is often used to describe the internal workings of the stomach and digestive system. For instance, in Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities', the character Dr. Manette is described as having a 'gastric delicacy' that makes him a skilled surgeon. In art, there are several depictions of the stomach and its functions, such as Albrecht Dürer's engraving 'Melencolia I' that includes a representation of the stomach. In music, there are songs that use the term 'gastric' metaphorically, such as 'Gastric Sleeve' by the band Cattle Decapitation, which refers to the surgical procedure for weight loss.

How to Memorize "gastric"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the stomach and its functions. Imagine the food entering the stomach, being mixed with digestive juices, and being churned to form chyme.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'gastric' with the stomach and digestion. Remember that it is an adjective that describes anything related to the stomach.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Growling Anaconda Stretches Inside Can Tear' to remember the function of the stomach: it grinds and tears food into smaller pieces.

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