What is a medical name for bleeding ulcer?

A bleeding ulcer is medically termed as "gastrointestinal bleeding" or "gastrointestinal hemorrhage." It refers to the abnormal loss of blood from the digestive tract, which can occur anywhere from the esophagus to the colon. Bleeding ulcers are often associated with conditions such as peptic ulcers (stomach or duodenal ulcers) or esophageal varices (enlarged veins in the esophagus). The medical term for a bleeding ulcer can vary depending on the specific location and cause of the bleeding.