- Gastrophthĭsis
Gastrophthĭsis (Gastrophthŏë, v. gr.), Magenschwindsucht, s.u. Magenkrankheiten.
Pierer's Lexicon. 1857–1865.
Gastrophthĭsis
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gastrophthisis — gas·tro·phthis·is (gas″tro thisґis) [gastro + phthisis (def. 1)] 1. hyperplasia of the gastric mucosa and submucosa, leading to thickening of the stomach walls and diminution of its cavity. 2. emaciation due to abdominal disease … Medical dictionary
