peptic

peptic definition - medical

pep·tic (pĕpˈtĭk)

adjective
  1. Relating to or assisting digestion.
  2. Associated with the action of digestive secretions.
  3. Of or involving pepsin.
  4. Capable of digesting.
noun
A digestive agent.

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