English word gastritis comes from Ancient Greek γαστήρ, English -itis
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| γαστήρ | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| -itis | English (eng) | (humorous) Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.. (pathology) Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection. |
| gastritis | English (eng) | (pathology) Inflammation of the lining of the stomach, characterised by nausea, loss of appetite, and upper abdominal discomfort or pain. |