peptic ulcer

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. an erosion of the mucous membrane of the lower esophagus, stomach, or duodenum, caused in part by the corrosive action of the gastric juice.

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peptic ulcer British  

noun

1. pathol an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining those parts of the alimentary tract exposed to digestive juices. It can occur in the oesophagus, the stomach, the duodenum, the jejunum, or in parts of the ileum

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Etymology

Origin of peptic ulcer

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

But in his next decade he began to suffer from hypertension, arthritis and a severe case of peptic ulcer disease that required the removal of nearly half his stomach.

From New York Times

In the course of looking at these symptoms, experts have diagnosed everything from anxiety to agoraphobia, appendicitis, hepatitis, irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, malaria, OCD, and peptic ulcer. 

From National Geographic

A medical examiner ruled he died of a gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to peptic ulcer disease.

From Reuters

Approximately 4 million Americans have peptic ulcer disease, and the condition leads to 1 million hospitalizations and 6,500 deaths annually.

From US News

Death rates fell more than one-third for many disorders, including stomach cancer, Hodgkin lymphoma, rheumatic heart disease, peptic ulcer disease, appendicitis and schizophrenia.

From US News

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