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ulcerous Definition

ul·cer·ous (-sər əs)

adjective

  1. having an ulcer or ulcers
  2. of, being, or characterized by an ulcer or ulcers
  3. causing an ulcer or ulcers

Etymology: L ulcerosus

ulcerous Related Forms
ul′·cer·ously adverb
ulcerous Synonyms

ulcerous

modif.

ulcerative, gangrenous, cankered; see unhealthy.

ulcerous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • epitheliomata: I have seen it repress and overcome fungoid and ulcerous epitheliomata in an astonishingly happy manner.

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