peptic Definition
pep·tic (pep′tik)
adjective
- of or aiding digestion
- of or relating to pepsin
- 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.
Browse dictionary entries near peptic
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