The name Caucasian is generally applied to the first three divisions, â Aryans, Semites, and Hamites. Aryan. â This includes the ancient Hindus [â¦] the Persians, Greeks, Italians, Celts, Teutons, and Slavs.
Noun. 1. peptic ulcer-an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract. peptic ulceration. ulcer, ulceration-a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue. duodenal ulcer-a peptic ulcer of the duodenum.
A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or your duodenum, the first part of your small intestine. A burning stomach pain is the most common symptom. Peptic ulcers happen when the acids that help you digest food damage the walls of the stomach or duodenum. The most common cause is infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori.