ulcerative

American  

[uhl-suh-rey-tiv, -ser-uh-tiv] / ˈʌl səˌreɪ tɪv, -sər ə tɪv /

adjective

1. causing ulceration.

2. of the nature of or characterized by ulceration.

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ˈulcerative British  

/ ˈʌlsərətɪv /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characterized by ulceration

   ulcerative colitis

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Other Word Forms

• unulcerative adjective

Etymology

Origin of ulcerative

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

Example Sentences

He would have had far more United appearances to his name had his career not been disrupted by the chronic bowel disease ulcerative colitis.

From BBC

Frey died at age 67 from multiple ailments, including rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis.

From Los Angeles Times

Tremfya treats plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

From The Wall Street Journal

J&J is already working with Protagonist to develop an oral treatment for immune diseases including plaque psoriasis and ulcerative colitis and has the exclusive rights to commercialize the product.

From The Wall Street Journal

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