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peptic Definition

pep·tic (peptik)

adjective

  1. of or aiding digestion
  2. of or relating to pepsin
  3. related to, or caused by, digestive secretions a peptic ulcer

Etymology: L pepticus < Gr peptikos < peptein, to digest: see pepsin

peptic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • ulcer: About peptic ulcers An ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric or stomach ulcer.
  • ulceration: Avoid in people with a history of peptic ulceration.
  • stricture: Most peptic strictures are however less than 1 cm in length.
  • disease: NNT values below 20 were obtained for younger patients who had prior history of peptic ulcer disease or GI bleed.
  • bleeding: Systematic review and meta-analysis of proton pump inhibitor therapy in peptic ulcer bleeding.
  • diagnosis: These studies have suggested that a policy of Hp eradication for patients with long-standing peptic ulcer diagnosis is of both symptomatic and economic benefit.

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