gastric |
of or concerning the stomach. |
gastric juice |
a colorless liquid, containing hydrochloric acid and enzymes, that is secreted by glands in the lining of the stomach; digestive fluid. |
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. |