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PEPTIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to or promoting digestion
Example:
peptic juices
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
digestion (the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body)
Derivation:
pepsin (an enzyme produced in the stomach that splits proteins into peptones)
Context examples:
The latter is characterized by the presence of peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and malabsorption.
(Pancreatic Gastrinoma, NCI Thesaurus)
Aluminum and magnesium antiacids may be used to treat symptoms of peptic ulcer, gastritis, esophagitis, hiatal hernia and gastric hyperacidity.
(Aluminum Magnesium, NCI Thesaurus)
One problem is interactions, which may occur between: • Two drugs, such as aspirin and blood thinners • Drugs and food, such as statins and grapefruit • Drugs and supplements, such as gingko and blood thinners • Drugs and diseases, such as aspirin and peptic ulcers
(Drug Reactions, NIH)
There are many possible causes of GI bleeding, including hemorrhoids, peptic ulcers, tears or inflammation in the esophagus, diverticulosis and diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, colonic polyps, or cancer in the colon, stomach or esophagus.
(Gastrointestinal Bleeding, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or your duodenum, the first part of your small intestine.
(Peptic Ulcer, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Peptic ulcers form when cells on the surface of the lining become inflamed and die.
(Peptic Ulcer, NCI Dictionary)
Peptic ulcers will get worse if not treated.
(Peptic Ulcer, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Antacids and milk can't heal peptic ulcers.
(Peptic Ulcer, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
