gastritis
noun
gas·tri·tis
ga-ˈstrī-təs 
: inflammation especially of the mucous membrane of the stomach
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Atrophic gastritis is a chronic inflammation that leads to the loss of glands that produce enzymes and acids.
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Sayaka Blickenderfer, Phd, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
People with certain medical conditions: Those with pernicious anemia, Crohn's disease, atrophic gastritis, or celiac disease.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
This can lead to conditions like gastritis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
There is no clear evidence that genetics influence other forms of gastritis besides autoimmune gastritis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
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Sayaka Blickenderfer, Phd, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
People with certain medical conditions: Those with pernicious anemia, Crohn's disease, atrophic gastritis, or celiac disease.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
This can lead to conditions like gastritis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
There is no clear evidence that genetics influence other forms of gastritis besides autoimmune gastritis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Gastritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastritis. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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gastritis
noun
gas·tri·tis
ga-ˈstrīt-əs
: inflammation of the stomach and especially of its mucous membrane
Medical Definition
gastritis
noun
gas·tri·tis
ga-ˈstrīt-əs
: inflammation especially of the mucous membrane of the stomach
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