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gastric bypass
nounC1
/ˌɡæstrɪk ˈbaɪpɑːs/A surgical procedure for weight loss that involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting it directly to the small intestine.
gastric juice
nounC1
/ˌɡæs.trɪk ˈdʒuːs/The acidic digestive fluid secreted by the stomach lining, containing hydrochloric acid, enzymes, and mucus.
gastric lavage
nounC2
/ˌɡæstrɪk ləˈvɑːʒ/A medical procedure involving the washing out of the stomach with a solution.
gastric mill
nounVery Low
/ˈɡæstrɪk mɪl/A specialized muscular stomach found in some invertebrates, particularly crustaceans, used to grind food with hardened structures.
gastric ulcer
nounC1/C2
/ˌɡæstrɪk ˈʌlsə/An open sore or lesion that develops on the inner lining of the stomach.
gastrin
nounC2
/ˈɡæstrɪn/A peptide hormone that stimulates secretion of gastric acid by the stomach.
gastritis
nounC1
/ɡæˈstraɪtɪs/Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
gastro-pub
nounB2
/ˈɡæstrəʊ ˌpʌb/A pub that specializes in high-quality or sophisticated food, often to restaurant standard.
gastrocnemius
nounVery Low Frequency
/ˌɡæs.trɒkˈniː.mi.əs/The large, prominent calf muscle responsible for plantar flexion of the foot (pointing toes down) and flexing the knee.
gastrocoel
nounC2 (Very low frequency; specialized scientific term)
/ˈɡastrə(ʊ)ˌsiːl/the primary embryonic cavity formed during gastrulation in developing animals; an early stage of the digestive system's formation.
gastrodermis
nounVery Low
/ˌɡastrə(ʊ)ˈdɜːmɪs/The inner cellular layer lining the digestive cavity of certain invertebrates, such as cnidarians and flatworms.
gastrodiplomacy
nounC1/C2
/ˌɡæstrəʊdɪˈpləʊməsi/The use of food and cuisine as a tool for cultural diplomacy and fostering international relations.
gastroduodenostomy
nounVery Low
/ˌɡæstrə(ʊ)ˌdjuːə(ʊ)dɪˈnɒstəmi/A surgical procedure connecting the stomach directly to the duodenum.
gastroenteritis
nounC1/C2
/ˌɡæstrəʊˌɛntəˈraɪtɪs/An inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines.
gastroenterology
nounC2
/ˌɡæstrəʊˌɛntəˈrɒlədʒi/The medical specialty focusing on diseases and disorders of the digestive system, specifically the stomach and intestines.
gastroenterostomy
nounVery Low
/ˌɡastrəʊˌɛntəˈrɒstəmi/A surgical procedure creating a direct connection between the stomach and the small intestine.
gastroesophageal sphincter
nounC2
/ˌɡæstrəʊɪˌsɒfəˈdʒiːəl ˈsfɪŋktə/A ring of muscle at the junction of the esophagus (gullet) and stomach that controls the passage of food and prevents stomach acid from flowing back.
gastrohepatic omentum
nounVery Low
/ˌɡastrəʊhɪˌpatɪk əʊˈmɛntəm/The specific anatomical structure forming the upper portion of the lesser omentum, a double layer of peritoneum that connects the stomach to the liver.
gastrointestinal series
nounC2
/ˌɡæstrəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl ˈsɪəriːz/A medical imaging procedure using X-rays and a contrast agent (barium) to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
gastrojejunostomy
nounC2/Extremely Rare
/ˌɡæstrəʊdʒɪdʒuːˈnɒstəmi/A surgical procedure to create a connection between the stomach and the jejunum (the middle part of the small intestine).

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