Clinical Diagnosis · Digestive System · Easy
Gastritis
Meaning: Inflammation of the stomach lining, often linked to infection, alcohol or anti-inflammatory painkillers.
In practice: Regular ibuprofen use was blamed for her gastritis and upper abdominal discomfort.
Word parts
- gastr- means stomach
- -itis means inflammation
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