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 describes an open sore anywhere along the digestive tract, but most commonly in the upper portion of the small intestine. Although some ulcers result from stress and diet, more than half occur as a result of an infection with a bacteria known as H. pylori, according to the National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse.