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Gastric Erosion

Part of Speech: Noun phrase

Definition: Gastric erosion refers to the wearing away or erosion of the inner lining of the stomach.

Sense 1: Popular usage

Example sentence: Gastric erosion is often caused by the prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or excessive alcohol consumption.

Sense 2: Local usage

Example sentence: The doctor advised the patient to undergo an endoscopy to determine the extent of gastric erosion.

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