Ulcer — An area of tissue erosion, for example, of the skin or lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Due to the erosion, an ulcer is concave. It is always depressed below the level of the surrounding tissue. Ulcers can have diverse causes. Ulcers on … Medical dictionary
ulcer — n. 1) a break in an epithelial surface. 2) a break in the skin extending to all its layers, or a break in the mucous membrane lining the alimentary tract, that fails to heal and is often accompanied by inflammation. Of the many types of skin… … The new mediacal dictionary
Gastric dumping syndrome — Classification and external resources ICD 10 K91.1 ICD 9 564.2 … Wikipedia
Gastric outlet obstruction — is a medical condition manifested by obstruction at the level of the pylorus, which is the outlet of the stomach.Patients with gastric outlet obstruction may develop vomiting, which may be projectile but non bilious in nature, nausea or abdominal … Wikipedia
Gastric acid — is a digestive fluid, formed in the stomach. It has a pH of 1 to 2 and is composed of hydrochloric acid (HCl) (around 0.5%, or 5000 parts per million), and large quantities of potassium chloride (KCl) and sodium chloride (NaCl). The acid plays a… … Wikipedia
Gastric bypass surgery — Gastric bypass procedures (GBP) are any of a group of similar operations used to treat morbid obesity the severe accumulation of excess weight as fatty tissue and the health problems (comorbidities) it causes. Bariatric surgery is the term… … Wikipedia
gastric ulcer — n. an ulcer in the lining of the stomach … English World dictionary
Gastric ulcer — A hole in the lining of the stomach corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach cells. Ulcer formation is related to H. pyloridus bacteria in the stomach, anti inflammatory medications, and smoking cigarettes. Ulcer… … Medical dictionary
gastric ulcer — noun a peptic ulcer of the stomach • Hypernyms: ↑peptic ulcer, ↑peptic ulceration * * * noun : a peptic ulcer situated in the stomach * * * Pathol. a peptic ulcer located in the stomach s inner wall, caused in part by the corrosive action of the… … Useful english dictionary
gastric ulcer — an ulcer in the stomach, caused by the action of acid, pepsin, and bile on the stomach lining (mucosa). The output of stomach acid is not usually increased. Taking NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs) or corticosteroids are predisposing… … The new mediacal dictionary
