A combining form from the Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, the stomach, or belly; as in gastrocolic, gastrocele, gastrotomy. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ NL., from Gr. &unr_; the calf of the leg. ] (Anat.) The muscle which makes the greater part of the calf of the leg. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Gastro- + colic. ] (Anat.) Pertaining to both the stomach and the colon;
n. [ Gastro- + disc. ] (Biol.) That part of blastoderm where the hypoblast appears like a small disk on the inner face of the epibladst. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Gastro- + -duodenal. ] (Anat.) Pertaining to the stomach and duodenum;
n. [ NL. See Gastroduodenal, and -itis. ] (Med.) Inflammation of the stomach and duodenum. It is one of the most frequent causes of jaundice. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gastro- + Gr &unr_; sheath + &unr_; a cutting ] (Surg.) The operation of cutting into the upper part of the vagina, through the abdomen (without opening the peritoneum), for the purpose of removing a fetus. It is a substitute for the Cæsarean operation, and less dangerous. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Gastro- + -enteric. ] (Anat. & Med.) Gastrointestinal. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL. See Gastroenrteric, and -itis. ] (Med.) Inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Gastro- + -epiploic. ] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the stomach and omentum. [ 1913 Webster ]