gastric

Example Sentences

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It mimics a hormone secreted alongside insulin that signals fullness and slows gastric emptying.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Orson has embarrassing gastric issues and watches alpha-male videos in the basement, where he also practices the bassoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

AstraZeneca AZN 0.11%increase; green up pointing triangle said it received European Union approval for its Imfinzi drug as a treatment for early-stage gastric and gastroesophageal cancers in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

To reduce her own weight, Muriuki first underwent a gastric balloon procedure, in which a silicone balloon is put in the stomach, to limit its capacity and create a feeling of fullness.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

I then start the run up the Yukon River and inside of four hours I thought I was going to die of gastric distress.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen