ulcer
noun
ul·cer
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Definition of ulcer
1
: a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
2
: something that festers and corrupts like an open sore
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Examples of ulcer in a Sentence
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Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon’s lining and rectum at the end of the colon. — Julie Washington, cleveland.com, "Newer guidelines call for colonoscopies 5 years earlier, many insurances cover costs," 28 July 2019 The lack of effective antibiotics means that amputating a limb is sometimes the only way to treat an infected skin ulcer in a diabetic patient. — The Economist, "Attack of the superbugs: July 2041," 5 July 2019 In one case, the hospice didn’t treat ulcers on a patient’s heels, and an amputation was required after gangrene set in. — Steve Lopezcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, "Column: After my mother’s disastrous hospice experience, we filed a state complaint. It came to nothing," 10 Aug. 2019 After a turbulent life of ulcers, alcoholism and depression, Porter died in 1964 and his body was sent back to Indiana for burial at Mount Hope Cemetery. — Dawn Mitchell, Indianapolis Star, "Dillinger, Dean and more: 12 famous graves in Indiana," 7 Aug. 2019 Ian still struggled with mucositis, a painful side effect of the chemo involving ulcers in the mouth. — Ron Kroichick, SFChronicle.com, "Teenage golfer fends off cancer, competes against tour pros in Hayward," 30 July 2019 An autopsy found Wippel bled out from a stomach ulcer. — oregonlive.com, "Two Jefferson County jail deputies acquitted in inmate’s death file suit, alleging malicious prosecution," 26 July 2019 Later symptoms include ulcers, blisters or black spots on the skin, pus or oozing from the infected area, dizziness and fatigue. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al.com, "Alabama man infected with flesh-eating bacteria in Tennessee River, family says," 16 July 2019 There were ulcers, heart attacks, heavy drinking, chain smoking, abandoned families, divorces and the ever-looming threat that the Soviet Union would steal the prize. — Samantha Masunaga, latimes.com, "Could the Apollo 11 moon landing be duplicated today? ‘Lots of luck with that’," 14 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ulcer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for ulcer
ulcer
noun
English Language Learners Definition of ulcer
medical
: a painful, sore area inside or outside the body
See the full definition for ulcer in the English Language Learners Dictionary
ulcer
noun
ul·cer
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Kids Definition of ulcer
: a slow-healing open painful sore (as of the lining of the stomach) in which tissue breaks down
ulcer
noun
ul·cer
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Medical Definition of ulcer
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
a stomach ulcer
ulcer
verb
ulcered;
ulcering\ ˈəls-(ə-)riŋ
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Medical Definition of ulcer (Entry 2 of 2)
: ulcerate
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