stomach ulcer
noun
a peptic ulcer occurring in the stomach.
stomach ulcers
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pluralof stomach ulcer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In some animals, infection has been connected with low energy, loss of appetite, regurgitation, stomach ulcers and inflammation.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
Misoprostol was initially approved by the FDA for stomach ulcers and is routinely prescribed off-label to induce labor, treat postpartum hemorrhage, and prepare the cervix for IUD insertion.
From Slate ● May 18, 2026
And the agency says it has shown promise in detecting scent signatures linked to stomach ulcers, and infectious and inflammatory diseases, among other things.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
Though the jail treated some of these problems, according to a lawsuit filed last month, staff “completely ignored” his stomach ulcers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2024
Aunt Cleo succumbed to a severe cardiac condition and, hard on the heels of her illness, my brother developed stomach ulcers.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
