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 nonmalignant, mucosal lesion of the stomach or duodenum in which acid and pepsin play major pathogenic roles. The major forms of peptic ulcer are duodenal ulcer (DU) and gastric ulcer (GU). For VAC purposes, entitlement for duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, or peptic ulcer includes entitlement for any benign ulcer of the stomach and/or duodenum.