An erosion of the protective mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum is called:
A) gastritis.
B) achalasia.
C) peptic ulcer disease.
D) dysphagia.

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Peptic ulcer disease is the medical condition that results when the protective mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum slowly deteriorates, leading to the formation of an open sore or ulcer. Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining, achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus that affects swallowing, and dysphagia is difficulty swallowing.

An Erosion of the Protective Mucosal Lining of the Stomach