Gastropathy
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæstɹoʊˈpɑˈðaɪ/
Gastropathy (noun)
- A general term for illness or damage affecting the stomach lining.
- Stomach problems caused by medicines, such as painkillers, that irritate or harm the stomach lining.
Examples
- Gastropathy can cause pain in the stomach.
- The doctor diagnosed gastropathy after stomach tests.