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ulcer
[ uhl-ser ]
noun
- Pathology. a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue, the formation of pus, etc.
- any chronically corrupting or disrupting condition, element, etc.
ulcer
/ ˈʌlsə /
noun
- a disintegration of the surface of the skin or a mucous membrane resulting in an open sore that heals very slowly See also peptic ulcer
- a source or element of corruption or evil
ulcer
/ ŭl′sər /
- A break in the skin or a mucous membrane, such as the one lining the stomach or duodenum, accompanied by inflammation, pus, and loss of tissue.
ulcer
- An inflamed open sore on the skin or mucous membrane . An ulcer may form in the inner lining of the stomach or duodenum , interfere with digestion , and cause considerable pain.
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Other Words From
- anti·ulcer adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ulcer1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ulcer1
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Example Sentences
Indeed, Rep. Paul Ryan may talk a good game about the poor, but his policies still give social-justice advocates an ulcer.
The doctors suspected a heart issue or an ulcer and recommended he follow up with his regular physician.
Talk about a Super Tuesday designed to give all parties involved a massive ulcer.
Buffered and enteric-coated aspirin do not eliminate the risk of developing an ulcer.
Except in gastric ulcer, the danger lies in the retching produced, and the tube can safely be used if the patient takes it easily.
When found in the fluid removed after a test-meal, it commonly points toward ulcer or carcinoma.
Recognition of occult hemorrhage has its greatest value in diagnosis of gastric cancer and ulcer.
And among others, Sir J. Denham he told me he had cured, after it was come to an ulcer all over his face, to a miracle.
It chanced one day, when he was fifteen, he went into the woods, and the ulcer pained him.
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