ulcerate — to form an ulcer; to develop or cause a painful open sore on the skin or inside the body
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to form an ulcer; to develop or cause a painful open sore on the skin or inside the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌlsəˌreɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mouth started to ulcerate after eating too much spicy ramen for a week straight.
- The patient's leg wound continued to ulcerate despite treatment.
- His stomach began to ulcerate from stress and too much coffee during exam period.
ulcerate
VERB[/ˈʌlsəˌreɪt/]
to form an ulcer; to develop or cause a painful open sore on the skin or inside the body
Painful sore develops and ulcerates
Wounds ulcerate while we generate cures to celebrate
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'ulcus' meaning 'sore' or 'ulcer', a medical term used since ancient Roman times. The word entered English through the addition of the verbal suffix '-ate', creating a verb form denoting the process of forming or developing an ulcer.
Breakdown
ulcer (from Latin ulcus, meaning sore or ulcer) + -ate (verbal suffix meaning to cause or become).
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📝Examples
“My mouth started to ulcerate after eating too much spicy ramen for a week straight.”
“The patient's leg wound continued to ulcerate despite treatment.”
“His stomach began to ulcerate from stress and too much coffee during exam period.”
“The doctor warned that the infection could cause the tissue to ulcerate.”
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