Gastric atrophy

Gastric atrophy An end-stage result of prolonged chronic gastritis, in which the gastric mucosal glands become attenuated and eventually lose their [more]Gastric atrophy - Community and Resources

A condition in which the stomach muscles shrink and become weak. It results in a lack of digestive juices.

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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.