| gastromyth | One whose voice appears to proceed from the stomach; a ventriloquist. Origin: Gastro- + Gr. To say, speak. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| gastromyxorrhoea | Excessive secretion of mucus in the stomach. Synonym: myxorrhoea gastrica. Origin: Gastro-+ G. Myxa, mucus, + rhoia, a flow (05 Mar 2000) |
| gastronesteostomy | Synonym: gastrojejunostomy. Origin: Gastro-+ G. Nestis, jejunum, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| gastronomer | One fond of good living; an epicure. Origin: F. Gastronome, fr. Gr, stomach + law, to distribute. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gastrooesophageal | <anatomy> Pertaining to the stomach and oesophagus, as the gastrooesophageal junction. (18 Nov 1997) |
| gastrooesophageal reflux disease | <gastroenterology> A disorder where a backwash of gastric juices (acid) into the oesophagus lead to inflammation and pain. Symptoms include heartburn, indigestion, increased belching and upper abdominal pain. Complications include oesophageal stricture. Treatment is with antacids, H2 antagonists and proton pump inhibitors. Synonym: reflux oesophagitis. (12 Jan 1998) |
| gastropagus | Conjoined twins united at the abdomen. See: conjoined twins. Origin: Gastro-+ -pagus (05 Mar 2000) |
| gastropancreatic folds | The folds of peritoneum in the omental bursa that encase the hepatic and left gastric arteries as these vessels pass toward their destinations. Synonym: plicae gastropancreaticae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gastroparalysis | Paralysis of the muscular coat of the stomach. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gastroparasitus | Unequal conjoined twins in which the incomplete parasite is attached to, or within, the abdomen of the autosite. See: conjoined twins. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gastroparesis | <gastroenterology> A condition where there is delayed stomach emptying (due abnormal gastric motility), often see as a complication of diabetes mellitus. Risk factors include diabetes, systemic sclerosis, previous vagotomy, previous gastrectomy, viceral neuropathy and the use of anticholinergic medications. Symptoms include bloating, nausea, vomiting and constipation. Treatment include dietary modification and the use of cholinergic medications and metachlopromide. (27 Sep 1997) |
| gastropathic | Denoting gastropathy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gastropathy | Any disease of the stomach. Origin: Gastro-+ G. Pathos, disease Hypertrophic hypersecretory gastropathy, nodular thickenings of gastric mucosa with acid hypersecretion and frequently peptic ulceration, not associated with a gastrin-secreting tumour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gastropexy | Attachment of the stomach to the abdominal wall or diaphragm. Origin: Gastro-+ G. Pexis, fixation (05 Mar 2000) |
| Gastrophilidae | A family of botflies (or warble flies) that produce enteric myiasis in members of the horse family (genus Gasterophilus), in rhinoceroses (genus Gyrostigma), and in elephants (genera Cobboldia, Platycobboldia, and Rodhainomyia) Synonym: Gastrophilidae. Origin: G. Gaster, belly, stomach, + philos, fond (05 Mar 2000) |
| gastrectomy |
An operation to remove all or part of the stomach.
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| gastric |
Having to do with the stomach.
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| gastric atrophy |
A condition in which the stomach muscles shrink and become weak. The digestive (peptic) glands may also shrink, resulting in a lack of digestive juices.
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| gastric reflux |
The backward flow of stomach acid contents into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach). Also called esophageal reflux or gastroesophageal reflux.
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| gastroesophageal junction |
The place where the esophagus is connected to the stomach.
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