ulcer
noun
a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue, the formation of pus, etc.
ulcers
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pluralof ulcer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Examinations of stranded whales have uncovered several recurring medical problems, including stomach ulcers.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
In traditional Medicare, Mr. Halvorson wrote, “20% percent of diabetes patients routinely get ulcers and 20% of those ulcers turn into amputations.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Cutaneous diphtheria usually causes infected sores or ulcers on exposed parts of the body which are slow to heal but rarely lead to severe illness.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
Misoprostol was initially approved by the FDA for stomach ulcers and is routinely prescribed off-label to induce labor, treat postpartum hemorrhage, and prepare the cervix for IUD insertion.
From Slate ● May 18, 2026
The diagnosis is “confidential,” but we all assumed his ulcers were acting up.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
