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sər noun
1.
Pathology. a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue, the formation of pus, etc.
2.
3.
any chronically corrupting or disrupting condition, element, etc.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin ulcer- (stem of ulcus); akin to Greek hélkos
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin ulcer- (stem of ulcus); akin to Greek hélkos
Related forms
an·ti·ul·cer, adjective
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ulcer (ˈʌlsə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | See also peptic ulcer a disintegration of the surface of the skin or a mucous membrane resulting in an open sore that heals very slowly |
| 2. | a source or element of corruption or evil |
| [C14: from Latin ulcus; related to Greek helkos a sore] | |
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Word Origin & History
ulcer
c.1400, from O.Fr. ulcere, from V.L. ulcerem, from L. ulcus (gen. ulceris) "ulcer," from PIE base *elk-es- "wound" (cf. Gk. elkos).
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Medical Dictionary
ulcer ul·cer (ŭl'sər)
n.
A lesion of the skin or of a mucous membrane, such as the one lining the stomach or duodenum, that is accompanied by formation of pus and necrosis of surrounding tissue, usually resulting from inflammation or ischemia.
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Science Dictionary
| ulcer (ŭl'sər) Pronunciation Key
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. |
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Cultural Dictionary
ulcer [(ul-suhr)]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.
Note: 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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Example sentences
Placing a warm wet cloth over the area can help remove ulcer crusts.
As soon as the ulcer forms, you can barely move that part of the body.
The only business that really benefited were ulcer medications.
The flu and a corneal ulcer in his left eye caused him to miss the final three months of the season.
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