Definition of ULCER

ulcer

Meanings

Plural: ulcera, ulcers

Noun

  • a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
  • An open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.
  • Peptic ulcer.
  • Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character.

Verb

  • To ulcerate.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French ulcere, from Latin ulcus. Doublet of ulcus.

Synonyms

ulceration

Scrabble Score: 7

ulcer is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ulcer is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ulcer is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

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