stress ulcer

stress ulcer
a peptic ulcer, usually gastric, resulting from stress; possible predisposing factors include changes in the microcirculation of the gastric mucosa, increased permeability of the gastric mucosal barrier to hydrogen ions, and impaired cell proliferation.

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