Gastropathic

/ɡæstrəʊˈpæθɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by disease or disorder of the stomach.

Etymology

From gastro- (stomach) plus pathic (from Greek pathos 'disease, suffering'). The adjective form of gastropathy, following standard medical naming conventions.

Kelly Says

Any stomach disease can be described as gastropathic—it's a catch-all medical adjective that lets doctors group different stomach problems together while remaining vague about the specific condition.

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