peptic ulcer

Thân thiện

A doctor uses a diagram to explain a peptic ulcer to a patient.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A lesion in the lining of the digestive tract: A "peptic ulcer" is an open sore that develops on the inner lining of the stomach, the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum), or, less commonly, the esophagus. It is caused by the corrosive action of gastric acid and pepsin.

Usage

• The term "peptic ulcer" is a medical noun used to describe a specific medical condition. It is typically used in clinical, healthcare, and general health contexts.
• It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • Stress was once thought to be the primary cause of a peptic ulcer.
  • The doctor prescribed medication to heal the peptic ulcer.
  • Most peptic ulcers are now known to be associated with a bacterial infection.

Advanced Usage

• "peptic ulcer disease (PUD)": The broader medical condition characterized by the presence of one or more peptic ulcers.
  • The patient was diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease.

Variants and Related Words

• Gastric ulcer (n): A type of peptic ulcer located specifically in the stomach.
• Duodenal ulcer (n): A type of peptic ulcer located specifically in the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).

Synonyms

• Stomach ulcer (common, but less precise synonym often used interchangeably with "gastric ulcer").
• Digestive tract ulcer (a more general descriptive term).

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to ulcers related to the action of digestive juices ("peptic" refers to digestion). It is distinct from other types of ulcers, such as mouth ulcers or skin ulcers.
• The definition provided in the reference context, "an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract," is accurate and forms the core meaning.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract

Từ đồng nghĩa

• peptic ulceration