Definition: Ulceration of the GASTRIC MUCOSA due to contact with GASTRIC JUICE. It is often associated with HELICOBACTER PYLORI infection or consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): gastric ulcer, stomach ulcer, gastric ulcers, gastric ulceration, stomach ulcers, ulcer stomach
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