ulcer — a painful open sore on the skin or inside the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a painful open sore on the skin or inside the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌlsər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother says spicy food causes ulcers, but the doctor says it's actually stress and bacteria.
- He got an ulcer from worrying about getting an ulcer - talk about irony!
- The mouth ulcer made eating spicy ramen feel like torture.
ulcer
NOUN[/ˈʌlsər/]
a painful open sore on the skin or inside the body
Painful stomach ulcer causing agony
With ulcers burning as you swelter, find your shelter!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'ulcus', meaning 'wound' or 'ulcer'. In ancient medical terminology, it specifically referred to persistent or difficult-to-treat sores and lesions.
Breakdown
Latin ulcus (wound, ulcer) → English ulcer. The term retains its original Latin form with minimal morphological modification in English.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother says spicy food causes ulcers, but the doctor says it's actually stress and bacteria.”
“He got an ulcer from worrying about getting an ulcer - talk about irony!”
“The mouth ulcer made eating spicy ramen feel like torture.”
“She joked that her boss was giving her an ulcer just by existing.”
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