| gastric ulcer |
an open sore in the stomach lining, caused by the corrosive action of gastric juice. |
| gastritis |
an abnormal inflammation of the lining or other part of the stomach. |
| gastro- |
stomach. |
| gastroenteritis |
inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the stomach and intestines. |
| gastrointestinal |
of, concerning, or having an effect on the stomach and intestines. |
| gastronome |
a connoisseur of fine cuisine; gourmet. |
| gastronomy |
the study or practice of eating well. |
| gastropod |
any of a wide variety of mollusks, such as the snail or limpet, usu. having a large muscular organ for creeping. [2 definitions] |
| gastrovascular |
simultaneously serving both a digestive and a circulatory function. |
| gastrula |
an embryo in an early stage of development consisting of two saclike layers of cells that enclose a central cavity. |
| gasworks |
(used with a sing. verb) a plant at which gas is generated for use in heating and, esp. formerly, in lighting. |
| gate |
a part of a fence or wall that swings vertically or horizontally to close and open. [3 definitions] |
| gāteau |
a layer cake or pastry shell filled with custard, mousse, or the like. [2 definitions] |
| gate-crasher |
(informal) someone who attends a party, performance, or the like without being asked or buying a ticket. |
| gatefold |
in a book or magazine, an oversize page folded to fit the format and so bound that it can be opened out for viewing. |
| gatehouse |
a house built next to or over a gate, often used as a keeper's lodging. [2 definitions] |
| gatekeeper |
a person who supervises the passage of traffic through a gate. |
| gate-leg table |
a table with gatelike leg units that swing out from the frame to support hinged leaves. |
| gatepost |
an upright post on which a gate is hung by hinges or to which it is attached when closed. |
| gateway |
an opening or passageway that may be closed by means of a gate. [2 definitions] |
| gather |
to bring together into one place or assembly. [12 definitions] |