Gastritis

gastritis

noun gas-TREE-tis Rare

Origin: from Greek gaster (stomach) + -itis

Also means

stomach inflammation

Usage Note

Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining (Magenschleimhaut) caused by bacterial infection (Helicobacter pylori), excessive alcohol, or anti-inflammatory drugs. Symptoms include stomach pain, nausea, and loss of appetite. Chronic gastritis can lead to stomach ulcers (Magengeschwür).

Examples

"Die Gastritis wurde durch eine H.-pylori-Infektion verursacht und mit Antibiotika behandelt."

Natural Translation

The gastritis was caused by an H. pylori infection and treated with antibiotics.

Literal Translation

The gastritis was through an H.-pylori-infection caused and with antibiotics treated.

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