| D010437 |
Peptic Ulcer |
Ulcer that occurs in the regions of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT which come into contact with GASTRIC JUICE containing PEPSIN and GASTRIC ACID. It occurs when there are defects in the MUCOSA barrier. The common forms of peptic ulcers are associated with HELICOBACTER PYLORI and the consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). |
Gastroduodenal Ulcer,Marginal Ulcer,Gastroduodenal Ulcers,Marginal Ulcers,Peptic Ulcers,Ulcer, Gastroduodenal,Ulcer, Marginal,Ulcer, Peptic,Ulcers, Gastroduodenal,Ulcers, Marginal,Ulcers, Peptic |
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| D012008 |
Recurrence |
The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. |
Recrudescence,Relapse,Recrudescences,Recurrences,Relapses |
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| D004351 |
Drug Resistance |
Diminished or failed response of an organism, disease or tissue to the intended effectiveness of a chemical or drug. It should be differentiated from DRUG TOLERANCE which is the progressive diminution of the susceptibility of a human or animal to the effects of a drug, as a result of continued administration. |
Resistance, Drug |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D012306 |
Risk |
The probability that an event will occur. It encompasses a variety of measures of the probability of a generally unfavorable outcome. |
Relative Risk,Relative Risks,Risk, Relative,Risks,Risks, Relative |
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| D012907 |
Smoking |
Willful or deliberate act of inhaling and exhaling SMOKE from burning substances or agents held by hand. |
Smoking Behaviors,Smoking Habit,Behavior, Smoking,Behaviors, Smoking,Habit, Smoking,Habits, Smoking,Smoking Behavior,Smoking Habits |
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