It was believed that such influences contribute to a buildup of stomach acids that erode the protective lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus.

Once returned, a second surgery is performed in which the remaining damaged cartilage tissue is removed and a protective lining called the periosteum, harvested from the patient's tibia, is inserted.

Meningitis is the inflammation of the protective lining of the central nervous system, called meninges.

As the cartilage lining wears away, the protective lining between the bones is lost.

The leaks send a jet of blood into the subarachnoid space, the thin, fluid-filled area between the brain and its protective lining, the meninges.

NSAIDs may interfere with prostaglandins, which are chemicals that may help regulate the protective lining of the stomach.

Ulcers are caused when an unbalance occurs between the digestive juices in the stomach and the protective lining of the stomach.

For hygiene reasons, recycled material is only used in food packaging if the contents are plastic wrapped or the cardboard has a protective lining.

Realizing they cannot outrace the monster, Sam drives the fanboat up a stand of tree stumps and knocks off the protective lining of the fan.