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View synonyms for ulcer

ulcer

[ uhl-ser ]

noun

  1. Pathology. a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue, the formation of pus, etc.
  2. any chronically corrupting or disrupting condition, element, etc.


ulcer

/ ˈʌlsə /

noun

  1. a disintegration of the surface of the skin or a mucous membrane resulting in an open sore that heals very slowly See also peptic ulcer
  2. a source or element of corruption or evil


ulcer

/ ŭlsər /

  1. A break in the skin or a mucous membrane, such as the one lining the stomach or duodenum, accompanied by inflammation, pus, and loss of tissue.


ulcer

  1. An inflamed open sore on the skin or mucous membrane . An ulcer may form in the inner lining of the stomach or duodenum , interfere with digestion , and cause considerable pain.


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Notes

It used to be thought that stress was the cause of stomach and duodenal ulcers, but we now know that they are caused by bacteria and can be cured by antibiotics .

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Other Words From

  • anti·ulcer adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ulcer1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin ulcer-, stem of ulcus; akin to Greek hélkos, perhaps also to Old Norse illr ( ill ( def ) )

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ulcer1

C14: from Latin ulcus; related to Greek helkos a sore

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Example Sentences

Indeed, Rep. Paul Ryan may talk a good game about the poor, but his policies still give social-justice advocates an ulcer.

The doctors suspected a heart issue or an ulcer and recommended he follow up with his regular physician.

Talk about a Super Tuesday designed to give all parties involved a massive ulcer.

Buffered and enteric-coated aspirin do not eliminate the risk of developing an ulcer.

Except in gastric ulcer, the danger lies in the retching produced, and the tube can safely be used if the patient takes it easily.

When found in the fluid removed after a test-meal, it commonly points toward ulcer or carcinoma.

Recognition of occult hemorrhage has its greatest value in diagnosis of gastric cancer and ulcer.

And among others, Sir J. Denham he told me he had cured, after it was come to an ulcer all over his face, to a miracle.

It chanced one day, when he was fifteen, he went into the woods, and the ulcer pained him.

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