HealthJuly 10, 2026
gastroparesis
/ˌɡæstroʊpəˈriːsɪs/
Definition
A chronic medical condition characterized by partial paralysis of the stomach, which slows or stops the normal movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Greek 'gaster' meaning stomach and 'paresis' meaning partial paralysis or relaxation. It combines these roots to describe the clinical inability of the stomach muscles to function properly.
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