peptic

/ˈpɛptɪk/

Etymology

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

adj

Of, pertaining to, capable of, or aiding digestion.
Of or pertaining to pepsin.

noun

An agent that promotes digestion.
The digestive organs.“But though the port surpasses praise, / My nerves have dealt with stiffer. / Is there some magic in the place? / Or do my peptics differ?”