gastraeal

/ˌɡæs.trē.əl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or derived from the stomach, especially in reference to the nervous system that controls digestion

“The gastraeal plexus plays a significant role in regulating the body’s digestive processes.”

2. noun

a gastraeal plexus or network

“The researcher studied the gastraeal system in the human body.”

Synonyms

  • enteric
  • visceral

Antonyms

  • intestinal