Meaning Of The Word Peptic ulcer

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What's The Definition Of Peptic ulcer?

peptic ulcer
an erosion of the mucous membrane of the lower esophagus, stomach, or duodenum, caused in part by the corrosive action of the gastric juice
countable noun: A peptic ulcer is an ulcer that occurs in the digestive system.
noun: 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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