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gastr/o — Stomach

gastr/o means stomach. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: gastric.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Stomach

• Ancient Greek: γαστήρ γαστρός (gaster gastros)

Examples and word parts

gastric

Relating to the stomach.

Word parts: gastr (stomach) + -ic (relating to)

Recorded forms: gastr-

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