See Also: ulcer, oesophageal(medicine)
oesophageal ulcer(medicine)
Oesophageal(medicine)
oesophageal web(medicine)
oesophageal veins(medicine)
oesophageal dysmotility(medicine)
oesophageal dysrhythmia(medicine)
oesophageal ulcers(medicine)
oesophageal glands(medicine)
oesophageal hiatus(medicine)

eirenicon (iou) and oesophageal ulcer (medicine)


eirenicon (iou)



eirenicon noun. Also (earlier) irenicon. E17.
[Greek eirenikon neut. sing. of eirenikos IRENIC.]
A conciliatory proposal, an attempt to make peace, esp. in a Church or between Churches.

oesophageal ulcer (medicine)


oesophageal ulcer


A hole in the lining of the oesophagus corroded by the acidic digestive juices secreted by the stomach cells. Ulcer formation is related to H. Pyloridus bacteria in the stomach, anti-inflammatory medications, and smoking cigarettes. Ulcer pain may not correlate with the presence or severity of ulceration. Diagnosis is made with barium X-ray or endoscopy. Complications of ulcers include bleeding and perforation. Treatment involves antibiotics to eradicate H. Pyloridus, eliminating risk factors, and preventing complications.