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Definition of peptic

peptic

/ˈpɛptɪk/
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1

Relating to or promoting digestion, especially that involving gastric acid and the enzyme pepsin in the stomach and upper small intestine.

Example

"The gastroenterologist prescribed medication to reduce stomach acid and allow the patient's peptic ulcer to heal."

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peppiness
peppy
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per
perc
perceivable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century via Latin pepticus from Ancient Greek peptikos ('able to digest'), derived from the verb peptein ('to cook, ripen, or digest').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peptic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peptic
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