gastric ulcer
gastric ulcer
Definition
gastric ulcer
noun
an ulcer in the lining of the stomach
gastric ulcer
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: She had a gastric ulcer: did that mean she had stopped taking a NSAID?
- call: An ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer or stomach ulcer; one in the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer.
Adjective modifier
- nsaid-associated: For the treatment of NSAID-associated gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers or gastroduodenal erosions The recommended dosage of Losec is 20 mg once daily.
- benign: To ensure healing in patients with active peptic ulcer disease, see further dosage recommendations for duodenal and benign gastric ulcer.
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