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.
1 Peptic Ulcer Disease A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach or duodenum, the beginning of the small intestine. 2  A peptic ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer. 3  One that occurs in the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer.