peptic

English

Etymology

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From Latin pepticus, from Ancient Greek πέψις (pépsis, “digestion”), a form of πέσσω (péssō).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɛptɪk/

Adjective

peptic (comparative more peptic, superlative most peptic)

1. Of, pertaining to, capable of, or aiding digestion.
2. Of or pertaining to pepsin.

Derived terms

• mucopeptic
• peptic ulcer

Translations

of, pertaining to digestion

• Italian: peptico (it)
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• Russian: пищевари́тельный (ru) (piščevarítelʹnyj)
• Spanish: péptico

Noun

peptic (plural peptics)

1. An agent that promotes digestion.
2. (in the plural) The digestive organs.
   • (Can we date this quote by Alfred, Lord Tennyson and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)

     Is there some magic in the place, / Or do my peptics differ?