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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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