PEPTIC ULCER
\pˈɛptɪk ˈʌlsə], \pˈɛptɪk ˈʌlsə], \p_ˈɛ_p_t_ɪ_k ˈʌ_l_s_ə]\
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Ulcer that occurs in those portions of the alimentary tract which come into contact with gastric juice containing pepsin and acid. It occurs when the amount of acid and pepsin is sufficient to overcome the gastric mucosal barrier.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland