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.
Peptic ulcers are sores in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum of the small intestine. They have two different causes: infection by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), or long-term use of NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents) such as aspirin.