What does gastro in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word gastro in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use gastro in French.

The word gastro in French means gastroenteritis, gourmet, gastroenteritis, gastroenterology, gastroenterologist, gastrointestinal, gastrointestinal system, gastro-intestinal system, peptic ulcer. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word gastro

gastroenteritis

nom féminin (familier (gastro-entérite)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je n'ai pas pu aller au travail pendant une semaine à cause d'une gastro.

gourmet

adjectif (familier (gastronomique) (food)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Je te conseille le menu gastro, il est délicieux.

gastroenteritis

nom féminin (inflammation de l'appareil digestif)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La gastro-entérite peut être grave mais se traite simplement.
Gastroenteritis can be serious, but it's easily treated.

gastroenterology

nom féminin (spécialité liée à la digestion)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ma fille suit des études de gastro-entérologie.

gastroenterologist

nom masculin et féminin (médecin du système digestif) (medical specialist)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le gastro-entérologue soigne les maladies du tube digestif.

gastrointestinal

adjectif (lié à l'estomac et aux intestins)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

gastrointestinal system, gastro-intestinal system

nom masculin (appareil digestif)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

peptic ulcer

nom masculin (ulcération estomac et duodénum)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il souffre d'un ulcère gastro-duodénal.

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