Peptic Meaning
/ˈpɛptɪk/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, pertaining to, capable of, or aiding digestion.
adjOf or pertaining to pepsin.
Sentence Examples
Peptic ulcers are painful conditions.
The peptic ulcer required treatment.
Stress can contribute to the development of a peptic ulcer.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The patient's ____ ulcer caused severe pain in his stomach after meals.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor diagnosed a ____ ulcer and prescribed medication to reduce stomach acid production.
Word Origin & History
From Latin pepticus, from Ancient Greek πέψις (pépsis, “digestion”), a form of πέσσω (péssō).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"But though the port surpasses praise, / My nerves have dealt with stiffer. / Is there some magic in the place? / Or do my peptics differ?"
— 1842, Alfred Tennyson, “Will Waterproof’s Lyrical Monologue”, in Poems. […], volume II, London: Edward Moxon, […], →OCLC, page 186:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The patient's ____ ulcer caused severe pain in his stomach after meals.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor diagnosed a ____ ulcer and prescribed medication to reduce stomach acid production.