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sto⋅mach⋅ic

[stoh-mak-ik]
–adjective Also, sto⋅mach⋅i⋅cal.
1. of or pertaining to the stomach; gastric.
2. beneficial to the stomach; stimulating gastric digestion; sharpening the appetite.
–noun
3. a stomachic agent or drug.

Origin:
1650–60; < L stomachicus < Gk stomachikós. See stomach, -ic


sto⋅mach⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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sto·mach·ic   (stə-māk'ĭk)   
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to the stomach; gastric.

  2. Beneficial to or stimulating digestion in the stomach.

n.  An agent, such as a medicine, that strengthens or stimulates the stomach.
sto·mach'i·cal·ly adv.
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Main Entry: 1sto·mach·ic
Pronunciation: st&-'mak-ik
Function: adjective
: of or relating to the stomach <stomachicvessels>

Main Entry: 2stomachic
Function: noun
: a stimulant or tonic for the stomach
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stomachic sto·mach·ic (stə-māk'ĭk)
n.
An agent that improves appetite and digestion. adj.

  1. Of or relating to the stomach.

  2. Beneficial to or stimulating digestion in the stomach.

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