gastric thickening

**gastric thickening**: A medical term referring to the abnormal increase in the thickness of the stomach lining or wall, which can be detected through imaging studies such as CT scans or ultrasounds. Gastric thickening may indicate various conditions ranging from inflammation (gastritis), infections, benign tumors, to malignancies. It is an important diagnostic feature that often requires further clinical evaluation and testing to determine the underlying cause.