ulcerative

[uhl-suh-rey-tiv, -ser-uh-tiv]

adjective

1. causing ulceration.

2. of the nature of or characterized by ulceration.

ˈulcerative

/ ˈʌlsərətɪv /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characterized by ulceration

   ulcerative colitis

Other Word Forms

• unulcerative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ulcerative¹

1565–75; < Medieval Latin ulcerātīvus, equivalent to Latin ulcerāt ( us ) ( ulcerate ) + -īvus -ive

Example Sentences

Hunter Renfrow, WR, Panthers: The former Clemson star didn’t play last season because of ulcerative colitis and there was hope the former Pro Bowl receiver would come back strong with his hometown team.

From Los Angeles Times

She won all three of her professional fights, between October 2021 and October 2022, later revealing she did so while suffering from what was eventually diagnosed as ulcerative colitis.

From Los Angeles Times

The Durham native announced earlier this year she had been diagnosed with cancer after previously battling ulcerative colitis.

From BBC

Fariba had lived with ulcerative colitis since she was 18, when three-quarters of her bowel were removed.

From BBC

Researchers have long noted that stress plays a significant role in exacerbating IBD symptoms, and some have even described ulcerative colitis as psychosomatic.

From Science Daily