Also Known As:
Gastric ulcer
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Definition:
An open sore in the lining of the stomach.
Related Terms
• Stomach
• Ulcer
Ulcers
Includes a small graphic detailing where a gastric ulcer is located in the stomach.
Causes, prevention, symptoms, tests, and treatment as well as prognosis.
Stomach Ulcer (STUH-muk UL-sur)
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