peptic ulcer

Noun

Meaning

an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

peptic ulceration colitis carbuncle boil lesion abscess polyp gastritis peritonitis canker ulcer duodenal ulcer gastric ulcer stomach ulcer disease causing pain in the upper tummy

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Antonyms

no ulcer

Hypernyms

ulcer ulceration

Hyponyms

duodenal ulcer gastric ulcer

Examples

Antacids administered in a peptic ulcer regimen may decrease the AUC of a single dose of phenytoin. Source: Internet

Contraindications Niacin is contraindicated with active liver disease, persistent elevated serum transaminases, active peptic ulcer disease, or arterial bleeding. Source: Internet

In 1915, Bertram Sippy introduced the "Sippy regimen" of hourly ingestion of milk and cream, and the gradual addition of eggs and cooked cereal, for 10 days, combined with alkaline powders, which provided symptomatic relief for peptic ulcer disease. Source: Internet

Belching may signal a more serious upper GI disorder such as peptic ulcer diseasegastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or gastroparesis. Source: Internet

I am on 40mg of omeprazole for a peptic ulcer. Source: Internet

The results from the study suggest that breastfeeding can protect children against early infection with the peptic ulcer bacterium. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

peptase peptibody peptic peptic ulcer disease peptic ulceration peptic ulcers