Magengeschwür

stomach ulcer, gastric ulcer

noun MA-gen-ge-shvuer Rare

Usage Note

Magengeschwür is an open sore on the stomach lining, often linked to Helicobacter pylori bacteria or prolonged NSAID use. Zwölffingerdarmgeschwür (duodenal ulcer) is the closely related sibling term.

Examples

"Das Magengeschwür wurde mit Antibiotika und Magensäureblockern behandelt."

Natural Translation

The stomach ulcer was treated with antibiotics and acid blockers.

Literal Translation

The stomach ulcer was with antibiotics and stomach-acid-blockers treated.

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