ULCER Definition & Meaning

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ulcer

[uhl-ser]

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noun

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

ulcer

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noun

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
a source or element of corruption or evil

ulcer

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

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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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 51�Թ� Forms

antiulcer adjective

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of ulcer¹

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

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of ulcer¹

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

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While we get ulcers worrying about jobs, bills and whether or not our fire insurance will be revoked, they are throwing fits over who sits where in the car or why their T-shirt feels scratchy.

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"He wants more! More sex! More drugs! More wine! More tobacco! More headaches! More ulcers! More herpes! More women! And less of Tom Cruise!"

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As well as having spinal and heart problems, Mr Williams suffered with ulcers on his legs, which community nurses came to dress daily.

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Springfield’s father died in 1981 after losing blood from a burst ulcer.

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"I have severe difficulty moving, my mouth has ulcers, and I also have difficulty eating, drinking, and everything," he said.

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Related 51�Թ�s

abscess��
lesion��
sore��

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What does��ulcer mean?

An ulcer is a sore on the skin or on a mucous membrane, such as the lining of your stomach. If left untreated, ulcers can result in serious health problems, such as inflammation or death of tissues.Ulcers in the stomach are fairly common in Western countries. They are generally easy to treat but can become serious if not treated.Example: The doctor discovered that an ulcer was causing my stomach pain.

ULCC ulcerate

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