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  • adjective Attributive form of peptic ulcer, noun.

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  • "Now we know that chili peppers, including cayenne, not only do not cause peptic-ulcer disease, but they may actually help prevent it by reducing bacteria and stimulating an increase in beneficial secretions by the cells lining the GI gastrointestinal tract."

    The Seattle Times 2011

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