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gastric ulcer

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gastric ulcer
n.
An ulcer occurring in the mucous membrane of the stomach.

gastric ulcer
Noun
an ulcer on the lining of the stomach
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.gastric ulcer - a peptic ulcer of the stomach
peptic ulcer, peptic ulceration - an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract
Translations
gastric ulcer núlcera gástrica
gastric ulcer nulcère m de l'estomac
gastric ulcer nulcera gastrica


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Pharmaceutical company Chemeq Ltd (ASX: CMQ) has produced an antimicrobial drug that kills a strain of the gastric ulcer germ, Helicobacter pylori which is resistant to antibiotics.
For example, he describes the bacterial nature (H pylori) underlying gastric ulcer disease and the rationale for the use of antibiotics in the management of this condition.
to treat acid-related disorders (such as gastroesophageal reflux disease [GERD], erosive esophagitis, active benign gastric ulcers and other conditions associated with overproduction of stomach acid), Prevacid is the first proton pump inhibitor (PPI) available in this formulation.
 
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