HealthAugust 11, 2026

gastroenteric

GAS-troh-EN-teh-rik

Definition

Relating to or affecting both the stomach and the intestines.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'gaster' meaning 'stomach' and 'enteron' meaning 'intestine,' with the suffix '-ic' added to form an adjective. It entered English in the 19th century as a medical term for conditions affecting these organs.

In the news

In this medical context, the term describes a specific type of neuroendocrine tumor (GEP-NETs) that originates within the gastrointestinal system. It is critical for identifying the scope of the cancer treatments discussed.

FDA Does Not Approve 177Lu-Edotreotide for GEP-NETs

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