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Peptic Ulcer Disease Pud Protective Layer Eroded Allowing

Front What is peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
Back The protective layer is eroded, allowing the acid to eat into the organ itself over the course of weeks, months, or even years.

Tags: 16, emergencies, gastrointestinal, urologic

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