ulcerative — relating to or characterized by ulcers; causing the formation of ulcers
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or characterized by ulcers; causing the formation of ulcers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌlsərətɪv/
Example Sentences
- The doctor explained that ulcerative colitis is like having a rebellious stomach that throws tantrums.
- Her ulcerative condition improved dramatically after changing her diet.
- The ulcerative lesions looked like tiny craters on the moon's surface.
ulcerative
ADJECTIVE[/ˈʌlsərətɪv/]
relating to or characterized by ulcers; causing the formation of ulcers
Causing painful ulcers and sores
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derives from Latin ulcus, meaning a sore or wound. The term originally described an open lesion or breach in the body, metaphorically compared to a hole pierced through an ancient fortification wall.
Breakdown
ulcer (from Latin ulcus, meaning sore or wound) + -ative (suffix forming adjectives meaning 'having the quality of' or 'tending to cause').
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The doctor explained that ulcerative colitis is like having a rebellious stomach that throws tantrums.”
“Her ulcerative condition improved dramatically after changing her diet.”
“The ulcerative lesions looked like tiny craters on the moon's surface.”
“Modern medicine has developed effective treatments for ulcerative diseases.”
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