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stomach cancer (STUH-muk KAN-ser)

 Cancer that forms in tissues lining the stomach. Also called gastric cancer.

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Gastrointestinal (digestive) system anatomy; shows esophagus, liver, stomach, large intestine, and small intestine.

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