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peptic ulcer

/ˈpɛptɪk ˈʌlsər/

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/ˈpɛptɪk ˈʌlsər/C1formalmedical
  • ruЯзва или поражение, развивающееся на слизистой оболочке желудка, тонкой кишки или пищевода, часто вызванное инфекцией или избыточной выработкой кислоты.

A sore or lesion that develops on the lining of the stomach, small intestine, or esophagus, often caused by infection or excessive acid production.

  1. Stomach or intestinal soreB2formal

    A sore that develops on the lining of the stomach, small intestine, or esophagus, often caused by infection or medication.

    ruЯзва желудка или кишечника

    • The doctor diagnosed him with a peptic ulcer after the endoscopy.
    • She was prescribed medication to treat her peptic ulcer.
    • Stress and diet can worsen the symptoms of a peptic ulcer.