Stomach ulcer
| Stomach ulcer | |
|---|---|
| Term | Stomach ulcer |
| Short definition | stomach ulcer - (pronounced) (PEP-tik UL-ser) A tear in the lining of the lower part of the esophagus, stomach, or upper part of the small intestine. Stomach ulcers form when cells on the surface of the lining become inflamed and die. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
stomach ulcer - (pronounced) (PEP-tik UL-ser) A tear in the lining of the lower part of the esophagus, stomach, or upper part of the small intestine. Stomach ulcers form when cells on the surface of the lining become inflamed and die. They are usually caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria and by certain drugs, such as aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Stomach ulcers can be linked to cancer and other diseases
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stomach ulcer
- Wikipedia's article - Stomach ulcer
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