What is another word for peptic?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛptɪk] (IPA)

Peptic is an adjective that describes something related to the digestive system and, more specifically, the stomach. It can be used to describe physical symptoms, such as peptic ulcers, or substances that aid in digestion, such as peptic enzymes. Synonyms for peptic may include digestive, gastric, stomachic, or gastroduodenal. These words can be used interchangeably to describe anything related to the stomach or digestion. Additionally, there are specific medical terms that can be used instead of peptic, such as gastroesophageal or duodenal. Regardless of the specific word used, it is important to understand the meaning behind it when discussing digestive issues and treatments.

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What are the hypernyms for Peptic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Peptic

Into this duct the ranks of cells around it pour out the peptic juice.
"A Handbook of Health"
Woods Hutchinson
They have a peptic quality.
"The Girl Wanted"
Nixon Waterman
Chapter 7 I dare say the long residence of the Countess Czerlaski at Shepperton Vicarage is very puzzling to you also, dear reader, as well as to Mr. Barton's clerical brethren; the more so, as I hope you are not in the least inclined to put that very evil interpretation on it which evidently found acceptance with the sallow and dyspeptic Mr. Duke, and with the florid and highly peptic Mr. Fellowes.
"Scenes of Clerical Life"
George Eliot

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