peptic ulceration

/ˌpɛptɪk ˈʌlsəˌreɪʃən/
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Definitions of peptic ulceration
  1. noun
    an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract
    synonyms: peptic ulcer
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    types:
    duodenal ulcer
    a peptic ulcer of the duodenum
    gastric ulcer
    a peptic ulcer of the stomach
    type of:
    ulcer, ulceration
    a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
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