duodenal ulcer (Meaning)
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duodenal ulcer (n)
a peptic ulcer of the duodenum
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a peptic ulcer of the duodenum
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A duodenal ulcer is a sore in the lining of the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine.
Duodenal ulcers are a common medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
The most common cause of duodenal ulcers is infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.
Other risk factors for duodenal ulcers include smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, stress, and certain medications.
