WORD DETAIL
胃潰瘍
いかいよう
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
胃潰瘍, readいかいよう, is the medical term for an ulcerative lesion in the stomach lining. - Basic usage: It appears as a diagnosis based on test results and in instructions about medication during treatment.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- An ulcer of the stomach
- This is the name of a stomach ulcer diagnosed from test results and treated with medication. It is not synonymous with any temporary stomachache.

