gastr-, gastro-, gaster-, gastero-, gastri-, -gastria-

A surgical operation that links the stomach directly to the duodenum: A gastroduodenostomy normally is performed after the stomach has been removed.

A stomach pain or ache: Jane's tummy was hurting her so much that she went to the doctor who examined her and told her that she had a case of gastrodynia and if she suffered from constipation or had an allergy which could be a cause for this disorder.

1. Inflammation of the stomach and the intestines that can cause nausea and vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Gastroenteritis has numerous causes: including infectious organisms (viruses, bacteria, etc.), food poisoning, and stress.

2. Inflammation of the lining of the stomach and small and large intestines.

It is usually caused by infection with a microorganism but can also be caused by ingestion of certain chemical toxins or drugs.

Usually, people have diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

A surgical operation in which the stomach is linked directly to the duodenum: Jane read in her book on medicine that a gastroenterocolostomy is performed normally after a section of the stomach has been removed.

Any disorder of the alimentary canal: When Bruce went to see his doctor about feeling ill in his stomach, he was told that he had gastroenteropathy, an infection in his stomach and intestines.

A surgical operation to create a linkage betwen the stomach and the jejunum: The procedure of gastroenterostomy normally takes place at the same time as a partial gastrectomy.

Having a sensitive stomach: Jason has gastroesthesia when he sees and/or smells something which he perceives to be disgusting.

1. The artificial feeding of a person through a tube passed into the stomach.
2. Feeding someone with a nutrient solution into the stomach through a tube through a surgically created opening.
3. Forced feeding with a stomach tube.