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Meaning of STOMACHIC

Pronunciation:  stow'makik

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  relating to or involving the stomach; "gastric ulcer"
 
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 Synonyms: gastric, stomachal
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Sto*mach"ic\, Stomachical \Sto*mach"ic*al\, a. [L.
    stomachicus, Gr. ?: cf. F. stomachique.]
    1. Of or pertaining to the stomach; as, stomachic vessels.
    2. Strengthening to the stomach; exciting the action of the
       stomach; stomachal; cordial.
    
  2. \Sto*mach"ic\, n. (Med.)
    A medicine that strengthens the stomach and excites its
    action.
    
 
Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: Promotes increased contraction of stomach muscles.
 

 

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