gastric lining
Inner stomach surface
The gastric lining is the inner surface of the stomach, a mucous membrane that protects the stomach wall from its own digestive acids.
When this protective layer breaks down, ulcers can form: The doctor said alcohol had damaged his gastric lining.
Also called the stomach lining.
- mucosaMoist organ lining
- stomachDigestive organ below chest
- stomach wallTissue surrounding digestive organ
- protective layerCovering that shields
- ulcerErosive tissue wound
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protection vs. damage
gastric lininggastric acid
Digestive fluid in stomach
stomach acid · pepsin · gastric ulcer · H. pylori · erosion
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