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Stomach ulcer (Gastric ulcer)



Definition of the pathology

A gastric ulcer, also known as a peptic ulcer or stomach ulcer, is a sore that forms on the tissue lining the stomach and can be caused by a number of factors, including poor diet or infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

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