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Difference between gastric ulcer and gastric erosion?
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Ulcer is deeper.: An ulcer is deeper.
Answered 4/8/2020
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The definition: Ulcer is defined as erosion greater than half a centimeter. Hope it helps.
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Bigger, deeper: Usually erosions turn into ulcers as they get bigger and deeper.
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