What does peptic ulcer mean?
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pep·tic ul·cer
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Princeton's WordNet
peptic ulcer, peptic ulcerationnoun
an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract
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peptic ulcernoun
An ulcer of an area of the gastrointestinal tract.
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peptic ulcer
A peptic ulcer is a sore that develops in the lining of the stomach, upper portion of the small intestine, or lower part of the esophagus. It is typically caused by an infection with a bacterium known as Helicobacter pylori, or by long-term usage of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin and ibuprofen. Symptoms can include burning stomach pain, heartburn, nausea, and weight loss.
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Peptic ulcer
A peptic ulcer, also known as peptic ulcer disease, is the most common ulcer of an area of the gastrointestinal tract that is usually acidic and thus extremely painful. It is defined as mucosal erosions equal to or greater than 0.5 cm. As many as 70–90% of such ulcers are associated with Helicobacter pylori, a helical-shaped bacterium that lives in the acidic environment of the stomach; however, only 40% of those cases go to a doctor. Ulcers can also be caused or worsened by drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and other NSAIDs. Four times as many peptic ulcers arise in the duodenum—the first part of the small intestine, just after the stomach—as in the stomach itself. About 4% of gastric ulcers are caused by a malignant tumor, so multiple biopsies are needed to exclude cancer. Duodenal ulcers are generally benign.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Peptic Ulcer
Ulcer that occurs in the regions of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT which come into contact with GASTRIC JUICE containing PEPSIN and GASTRIC ACID. It occurs when there are defects in the MUCOSA barrier. The common forms of peptic ulcers are associated with HELICOBACTER PYLORI and the consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of peptic ulcer in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of peptic ulcer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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