Ulcerations of the mucosal lining in parts of the gastrointestinal tract exposed to acidic gastric juice,often caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori,are known as:

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The term "peptic ulcer disease" specifically refers to ulcerations in the gastrointestinal tract that are caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori and exposure to acidic gastric juice. Diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn disease are conditions that involve inflammation and/or infection of the gastrointestinal tract but do not specifically refer to the development of ulcers.

Ulcerations of the Mucosal Lining in Parts of the Gastrointestinal