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 Words From

• un·ulcer·ative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ulcerative¹

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

Example Sentences

Kane recalls one 57-year-old patient who was on a newer monoclonal antibody therapy for her ulcerative colitis.

From Time

My 16-year-old daughter was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.

From The Daily Beast

Vincent's angina is a chronic pseudomembranous and ulcerative inflammation of pharynx and tonsils.

From Project Gutenberg

His description of ulcerative cancer of the breast is very striking.

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In addition to the mouth washing in the ulcerative cases it is advisable to use internally chlorate of potash.

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A mouth wash may also be used in the ulcerative cases, composed of the peroxide of hydrogen diluted with two parts of water.

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It is possible, however, for any case to progress further and become ulcerative.

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