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Peptic

//ˈpɛptɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, pertaining to, capable of, or aiding digestion. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to pepsin. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or promoting digestion wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    An agent that promotes digestion.
  2. 2
    The digestive organs. in-plural

    "But though the port surpasses praise, / My nerves have dealt with stiffer. / Is there some magic in the place? / Or do my peptics differ?"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin pepticus, from Ancient Greek πέψις (pépsis, “digestion”), a form of πέσσω (péssō).

Etymology 2

From Latin pepticus, from Ancient Greek πέψις (pépsis, “digestion”), a form of πέσσω (péssō).

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