peptic
|pep-tic|
/ˈpɛptɪk/
related to digestion
Etymology
'peptic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'peptikos', where 'pept-' meant 'to digest'.
'peptic' changed from Late Latin 'pepticus' (from Greek 'peptikos') and eventually became the modern English word 'peptic'.
Initially, it meant 'related to digestion', and over time it has retained that basic meaning in medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to digestion, especially to pepsin or to the chemical processes of the stomach.
Peptic enzymes are essential for breaking down proteins in the stomach.
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Adjective 2
of or relating to peptic ulcers or conditions caused by peptic activity (e.g., a peptic ulcer).
The patient was diagnosed with a peptic ulcer in the duodenum.
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Last updated: 2025/12/03 00:52