Ulcer Definition

ŭlsər
ulcers
noun
ulcers
An open sore (other than a wound) on the skin or some mucous membrane, as the lining of the stomach (peptic ulcer), characterized by the disintegration of the tissue and, often, the discharge of pus.
Webster's New World
Any corrupting or festering condition or influence.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Ulcer

Noun

Singular:
ulcer
Plural:
ulcers

Origin of Ulcer

  • Middle English from Old French ulcere from Latin ulcus ulcer-

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Latin ulcus.

    From Wiktionary

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