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stomachic

stomachic

9.9
To help the stomach break down food
  • adjective
  • /stəˈmækɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : estomacal
  • Some herbs are valued for their stomachic properties in traditional medicine.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed a stomachic medicine to ease her digestive discomfort.

  • The herbal tea has a stomachic effect.

  • He suffered from a stomachic disorder that affected his appetite.

  • Many stomachic remedies are available at the pharmacy.

  • The doctor prescribed a stomachic medicine to ease her digestive discomfort.

  • Some herbs are valued for their stomachic properties in traditional medicine.

  • Many stomachic remedies are available at the pharmacy.

Synonyms

gastric
vsstomachic
  • Specialized
33 4.0

About the stomach and how it works

is broader, used when something affects or involves the stomach
stomachal
vsstomachic
  • Archaic
9.6

About the stomach and its problems

is more about affecting the stomach rather than mere involvement

Surface Forms

stomachic positive

Morphology

stomachic = stomach (transparent) = stomach + ic

Formed by the noun 'stomach' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ic' meaning 'relating to the stomach', which is directly inferable for learners who know 'stomach'.

Etymology

Stomachic comes from the old Greek word stomachos, which means 'stomach' and is the same root as the everyday word stomach. So a stomachic medicine or herb is one that works on the stomach or helps digestion.