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gastrolatrous


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or characterized by the stomach or gastrointestinal organs.

    - "The gastrolatrous animal has a complex digestive system."
    - "The gastrolatrous process involves the breakdown of food in the stomach."

Variants
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gastrulate , gastrulated , gastrulates , gastrulating , gastrulation , gastrulations
Etymology
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From the Greek words 'gastros' (stomach) and 'latros' (turning towards).


Trivia
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  1. The term 'gastrolatry' was first used in the 16th century.

  2. The longest human stomach measured was 10.4 meters long.


Related Concepts
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  1. Gastronomy: The art of preparing, serving, and enjoying food.

  2. Gastroenterology: A branch of medicine dealing with the digestive system and its disorders.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'gastrolatry' has been used to describe excessive indulgence in food and drink.

How to Memorize "gastrolatrous"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a stomach and label it as 'gastrolatrous'. Visualize the process of digestion taking place in this organ.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'gastrolatrous' with the stomach and digestion.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'gastrolatrous' as 'stomach turning towards digestion'.


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