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gastric ulcer

noun

Pathology.
  1. a peptic ulcer located in the stomach's inner wall, caused in part by the corrosive action of the gastric juice on the mucous membrane.



gastric ulcer

noun

  1. an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining the stomach Compare peptic ulcer

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gastric ulcer1

First recorded in 1905–10
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But a couple of months after being brought to the camp, Philipsborn developed a gastric ulcer.

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However, when the balance of gastric mucosal secretion is disturbed, stomach acid can cause discomfort and, in severe cases, conditions such as gastric ulcers and reflux esophagitis.

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When mifepristone is available, the drug is taken along with misoprostol, which is also used to treat postpartum hemorrhages and gastric ulcers, among other conditions.

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It is not subject to the same restrictions because it has other clinical uses, such as treating gastric ulcers.

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Misoprostol, which is made by several companies, is approved for treating gastric ulcers.

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