gastric atrophy

Definition / meaning of gastric atrophy

A condition in which the stomach muscles shrink and become weak. The digestive (peptic) glands may also shrink, resulting in a lack of digestive juices.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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