stomach lining
Digestive tract coating
The stomach lining is the inner surface of the stomach, a layer of mucous membrane that protects the stomach wall from its own digestive acids.
When this protective barrier breaks down, ulcers can form: The doctor said alcohol had damaged his stomach lining.
Also called the gastric mucosa.
- inner wallSurface inside outer boundary
- protective barrierStructure preventing harm access
- gastritisStomach lining inflammation
- mucosaMoist organ lining
- tripeStomach lining or nonsense
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