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peptic

UK //ˈpeptɪk//US //ˈpeptɪk//

词源

源自希腊语 'peptikos'(意为“消化的”),后经拉丁语 'pepticus' 进入英语,与 'pepsin'(胃蛋白酶)同源。

adjective

❶ 与消化或胃液有关的,特指胃分泌的消化液或消化过程。常用于医学或生理学语境中描述消化功能。

“The doctor prescribed a peptic medication to reduce stomach acid.”

(医生开了一种减少胃酸的消化系统药物。)

“Peptic ulcers are caused by an imbalance in digestive fluids.”

(消化性溃疡是由消化液失衡引起的。)

同义词:digestive, gastric, stomach-related

常见短语

peptic ulcer — 消化性溃疡,指胃或十二指肠内壁因胃酸和消化酶侵蚀形成的开放性伤口,常伴随疼痛。

“Stress and spicy foods can worsen a peptic ulcer.”

(压力和辛辣食物可能加重消化性溃疡。)