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peptic

pep·tic

UK/ˈpeptək/ US/ˈpɛptɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to or promoting digestion

  • “peptic juices”

Origin

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

Phrases

  • peptic ulcer

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