Gastritis

Origin

From Ancient Greek Î³Î±ÏƒÏ„Î®Ï (gastÄ“r, "belly") + -itis ("inflammation").

Full definition of gastritis

Noun

gastritis

(usually uncountable; plural gastritides)

(pathology) Inflammation of the lining of the stomach, characterised by nausea, loss of appetite, and upper abdominal discomfort or pain.