Which term is defined as gastric (stomach) ulcer?

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Understanding medical terminology: a gastric (stomach) ulcer is classified as a peptic ulcer. The term peptic covers ulcers that occur in the stomach or the duodenum due to stomach acid and digestive enzymes. The other terms refer to different things—cholecystectomy is surgical removal of the gallbladder, the esophagus is the tube from the throat to the stomach, and colitis is inflammation of the colon. So, peptic best fits ulcers of the stomach and nearby parts affected by gastric acid.