peptic

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Last month, Bruce Springsteen announced that he was was postponing his September tour dates due to a peptic ulcer, which is a type of sore in the stomach lining or small intestine.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2023

“Bruce Springsteen has continued to recover steadily from peptic ulcer disease over the past few weeks and will continue treatment through the rest of the year on doctor’s advice,” the message read.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2023

The Boss, who last week celebrated his 74th birthday, is “steadily recovering” from peptic ulcer disease, a press release read.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have postponed their remaining September shows because of the 73-year-old rocker’s struggles with peptic ulcer disease.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2023

And now the leaf's orgy begins: moistening the fly with a fresh peptic fluid, which helps in the assimilation, the plant proceeds to digest its food.

From Wild Flowers Worth Knowing by Blanchan, Neltje