Definition : Ulcer that occurs in the regions of the gastrointestinal tract which come into contact
with gastric juice containing pepsin and gastric acid. It occurs when there are defects
in the mucosa barrier. The common forms of peptic ulcers are associated with helicobacter
pylori and the consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids). [MeSH];
Ulcer that occurs in the regions of the gastrointestinal tract which come into contact
with gastric juice containing pepsin and gastric acid. It occurs when there are defects
in the mucosa barrier. The common forms of peptic ulcers are associated with helicobacter
pylori and the consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids). [MeSH]