Gastric Juice

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæstrɪk dʒuːs/

Definitions of gastric juice

noun a digestive fluid secreted by the stomach lining, containing hydrochloric acid and pepsin

Example Sentences

A1 Gastric juice helps break down food in the stomach.

A2 The production of gastric juice is influenced by the presence of food.

B1 The acidity of gastric juice plays a crucial role in digestion.

B2 The composition of gastric juice includes enzymes and hydrochloric acid.

C1 Researchers are studying the effects of certain medications on gastric juice production.

C2 The pH level of gastric juice must be carefully regulated for optimal digestion.

Examples of gastric juice in a Sentence

formal Gastric juice is a digestive fluid formed in the stomach.

informal Drinking coffee on an empty stomach can increase the production of gastric juice.

slang I always feel like my stomach is producing too much gastric juice when I eat spicy food.

figurative Her words were like acidic gastric juice, slowly breaking down his confidence.

Grammatical Forms of gastric juice

plural

gastric juices

comparative

more gastric juice

superlative

most gastric juice

present tense

secretes gastric juice

future tense

will secrete gastric juice

perfect tense

has secreted gastric juice

continuous tense

is secreting gastric juice

singular

gastric juice

positive degree

gastric juice

infinitive

to secrete gastric juice

gerund

secreting gastric juice

participle

secreting gastric juice

Origin and Evolution of gastric juice

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The term 'gastric juice' originated from the Latin word 'gaster' meaning stomach and 'jus' meaning juice.
Evolution of the word: The term 'gastric juice' has been used consistently since the 17th century to refer to the digestive fluid produced by the stomach to break down food.