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 ulcer disease refers to painful sores or ulcers in the lining of the stomach or first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. No single cause has been found for ulcers. However, it is now clear that an ulcer is the end result of an imbalance between digestive fluids in the stomach and duodenum. Most ulcers are caused by an infection with a type of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).