Which of the following terms describes a group of acid-peptic disorders of the upper GI tract?
a. peptic ulcer disease
b. esophagitis
c. heartburn
d. reflux disease
a. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a general term describing a group of acid-peptic disorders of the upper GI tract, primarily the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
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