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Gastritis

gas-TRY-tis
Word origin · Greek elements via New Latin
rootgastr/ostomachGreek gastḗr ‘stomach’suffix-itisinflammationGreek -îtis ‘pertaining to’
gastr- (stomach) + -itis (inflammation): inflammation of the stomach.
History: Formed in New Latin. First recorded in English 1800–10.
Source analysis: gastr- + -itis
Definition
Inflammation of the stomach lining.
Related words
GastroenteritisGastrectomy
Specialty
🏥 Gastroenterology
Sources: Dictionary.com: gastritis
Source-checked 2026-10-27 · editor review pending