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ulcer
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/uɫˈsɛɾɐ/ul·ce·ra
Definition
1An open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane that fails to heal.
Usage examples
“Stress can exacerbate a stomach ulcer.”
“The patient was diagnosed with a mouth ulcer.”
Common combinations
peptic ulcerstomach ulcerduodenal ulcerpressure ulcer