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ulcer
[ uhl-ser ]
noun
- Pathology. a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue, the formation of pus, etc.
- any chronically corrupting or disrupting condition, element, etc.
ulcer
/ ˈʌə /
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
/ ŭ′ə /
- 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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Example Sentences
As well as having spinal and heart problems, Mr Williams suffered with ulcers on his legs, which community nurses came to dress daily.
Springfield’s father died in 1981 after losing blood from a burst ulcer.
"I have severe difficulty moving, my mouth has ulcers, and I also have difficulty eating, drinking, and everything," he said.
The patient, who was originally treated for a cancerous brain tumour, said he had suffered fatigue, joint pain, gastrointestinal distress, recurrent mouth ulcers and nausea, because of the ongoing treatment.
The dog had severe burns, ulcers in her eyes and red, swollen gums from smoke inhalation.
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What doesulcer 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.
Where doesulcer come from?
The first records for the word ulcer come from around 1350. It ultimately comes from the Latin ulcus, meaning “a sore or ulcer.”
The most common variety of ulcer is the peptic ulcer, which occurs in the stomach or small intestine. Symptoms of ulcers include nausea, heartburn, and pain.
Ulcers by themselves are not usually serious and can easily be cured with antibiotics. However, if not treated, they can lead to more serious problems, such as holes in the stomach tissue or infections.
It was once thought that ulcers were caused by stress or acids. Today we now know that ulcers are caused by bacteria or as a side effect of certain medicines, such as aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs.
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- antiulcer (adjective)
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How isulcer used in real life?
Ulcers are not fun at all and will result in a trip to the doctor.
Anyone have some helpful remedies for an ulcer? Cuz I feel like I'm gonna die but can't go to the doctor 😞
— s h e l b z Δ (@shelbydee6)
Just saw a doctor about a possible ulcer who told me to avoid coffee and alcohol. :( So then I promptly went to Starbucks.
— Richelle Mead (@RichelleMead)
Ulcer pain!!!Terrible,worst 😭😭🤮
— FALI-YOUR JEWELRY VENDOR⛓ (@mz_deruntee)
Try usingulcer!
True or False?
A peptic ulcer is a sore in your stomach.
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