peptic

CEFRC1

/ˈpɛptɪk/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to digestion in the stomach or intestines.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    An agent that promotes digestion.

Examples

  • Stress can contribute to the development of a peptic ulcer.

  • Peptic ulcers are painful conditions.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈpeptɪk/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of or pertaining to pepsin.

  2. Of, pertaining to, capable of, or aiding digestion.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The digestive organs.

More examples

In context

  • The peptic ulcer required treatment.

  • But though the port surpasses praise, / My nerves have dealt with stiffer. / Is there some magic in the place? / Or do my peptics differ?

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The patient's blank ulcer caused severe pain in his stomach after meals.

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Origin

adjective

From Latin pepticus, from Ancient Greek πέψις (pépsis, “digestion”), a form of πέσσω (péssō).