gastric

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That allowed them to pay down other expenses—$7,000 in back taxes, the remaining bills from her 2016 gastric bypass surgery, and a $1,250 monthly mortgage on their home.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

One of GLP-1's key roles is slowing gastric emptying, which helps regulate blood sugar and contributes to weight loss.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 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

It is not their gastric juices that limit hyenas, but the power of their jaws, which is formidable.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel