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peptic ulcer
| Noun | 1. | peptic ulcer - an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract Synonyms: peptic ulceration |
| Pronunciation: (PEP-tik UL-sur) A sore in the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum. Usually caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. An ulcer in the stomach is a gastric ulcer; an ulcer in the duodenum is a duodenal ulcer. |  |