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Definition of gastritis

gastritis

/ɡæˈstraɪtɪs/
gas · tri · tis
Plural:gastritides
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Adjective:gastritic
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gastritis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An acute or chronic medical condition characterized by inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the mucous membrane lining the stomach, typically caused by bacterial infection, excessive alcohol consumption, or prolonged use of anti-inflammatory medications.

Example

"The physician prescribed a course of antibiotics and antacids after diagnosing the patient with bacterial gastritis."

• Rhymes for gastritis

• Nearby Words

gassy
gasteria
gastric
gastritis
gastro
gastronome
gastronomic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century as a Neo-Latin medical term from Ancient Greek 'gaster' (genitive 'gastros'), meaning 'stomach', combined with the suffix '-itis', denoting inflammation.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gastritis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gastritis
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