ulcerate
[uhl-suh-reyt]
verb (used without object), ul·cer·at·ed, ul·cer·at·ing.
verb (used with object), ul·cer·at·ed, ul·cer·at·ing.
to cause an ulcer on or in: Continued worry ulcerated his stomach.
Origin of ulcerate
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Related Words for ulceration
abscess, lesion, sore, infection, discharge, pus, ulceration, maturation, suppuration, purulence, fester, boil, canker, pustuleExamples from the Web for ulceration
Historical Examples of ulceration
The ulceration of the throat is of the most formidable nature.
In cases where ulceration and perforation have occurred, the odour is fæcal.
A Manual of the Operations of SurgeryJoseph Bell
Some forms of ulceration of the lower bowel induce diarrhea.
Intestinal IllsAlcinous Burton Jamison
Frequently there are traces of suppuration and of ulceration.
Special Report on Diseases of the HorseUnited States Department of Agriculture
If, however, the ulceration should be severe, the fever may be quite high.
The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.)Grant Hague
ulceration
noun
ulcerate
verb
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ulceration
[ŭl′sə-rā′shən]
n.
ulcerate
[ŭl′sə-rāt′]
v.
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