GASTRITIS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word gastritis. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GASTRITIS
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| infection | nounn | |||||||
noun • the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms • (phonetics) the alteration of a speech sound under the influence of a neighboring sound • (medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease • an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted • the communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people • moral corruption or contamination • (international law) illegality that taints or contaminates a ship or cargo rendering it liable to seizure | ||||||||
| inflammation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat • the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up • arousal to violent emotion • the act of setting something on fire | ||||||||
| irritation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed • a sudden outburst of anger • (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation • the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland • an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress • unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment • the act of troubling or annoying someone | ||||||||
| swelling | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement • something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings • the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water) | ||||||||
