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intragastric

intragastric

6.5
Located inside the stomach
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntrəˈɡæstrɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : intragástrico
  • After 8 weeks of feeding, rats on the HFD received randomly intragastric injections of either berberine (200 mg kg-1 day-1) or vehicle for 16 weeks.
  • intragastric balloon

Examples

  • The doctor explained how the intragastric procedure helps patients feel fuller after meals.

  • An intragastric operation can significantly aid in weight loss for individuals struggling with obesity.

  • Oesophageal cancer was the most common cancer responsible for producing intragastric metastases in the cardia, up to 25%.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Relaxation of the gastroesophageal sphincter, delayed gastric emptying, and raised intragastric pressure due to abdominal compression by the uterus increase the mother's risk of aspiration.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Using an intragastric balloon can be an effective way to manage appetite and promote healthier eating habits.

Synonyms

gastric
vsintragastric
  • Specialized
33 4.0

About the stomach and how it works

is specifically about things located inside that organ
stomachal
vsintragastric
  • Archaic
9.6

About the stomach and its problems

is focused on being within that organ rather than involving nearby parts
stomachic
vsintragastric
  • Specialized
9.9

To help the stomach break down food

means being inside that organ rather than causing effects on it

Surface Forms

intragastric positive

Morphology

intragastric = gastric (semi-transparent) = intra + gastric

Meaning is compositionally 'intra-' (within) + 'gastric' (relating to the stomach), but 'intra-' is a specialized medical combining form that may be unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

Intragastric is built from intra- meaning 'inside' and gastric from a Greek word meaning 'stomach'. So, intragastric describes something that is 'inside the stomach', like a balloon or pressure measured there.