1
: a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
2
: something that festers and corrupts like an open sore
ulcer
verb
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As a defense mechanism, ladybugs secrete a substance that can cause painful mouth and stomach ulcers, Watkins says.
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
And—this is key—pair them with food: Syncing up with your mealtime will protect your stomach and reduce your risk of ulcers, which are open sores in your GI tract that can cause burning stomach pain.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 7 May 2024
People in racing tell me that most thoroughbreds suffer from ulcers caused by overmedication.
—Kathy Guillermo, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
Taken to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems such as acid reflux and ulcers.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
She could be plunged into early menopause, her brain could fog like a dark winter’s night, her mouth could be full of ulcers, her fingernails may even fall out.
—Chloe Fox, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2024
Because spicy, acidic, and sharp foods can further inflame or injure your ulcer, Dr. Palomo recommends steering clear of things like buffalo wings, citrus fruits, tortilla chips, and pretzels.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
He was declared dead at the jail, and the medical examiner later noted that his gastrointestinal tract was filled with blood caused by duodenal ulcers.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
What are canker sores, exactly? To get specific, canker sores are small, shallow ulcers that develop in the soft tissues of the mouth.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
And—this is key—pair them with food: Syncing up with your mealtime will protect your stomach and reduce your risk of ulcers, which are open sores in your GI tract that can cause burning stomach pain.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 7 May 2024
People in racing tell me that most thoroughbreds suffer from ulcers caused by overmedication.
—Kathy Guillermo, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
Taken to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems such as acid reflux and ulcers.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
She could be plunged into early menopause, her brain could fog like a dark winter’s night, her mouth could be full of ulcers, her fingernails may even fall out.
—Chloe Fox, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2024
Because spicy, acidic, and sharp foods can further inflame or injure your ulcer, Dr. Palomo recommends steering clear of things like buffalo wings, citrus fruits, tortilla chips, and pretzels.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
He was declared dead at the jail, and the medical examiner later noted that his gastrointestinal tract was filled with blood caused by duodenal ulcers.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
What are canker sores, exactly? To get specific, canker sores are small, shallow ulcers that develop in the soft tissues of the mouth.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
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ulcer
noun
ul·cer
ˈəl-sər 
: a slow-healing open sore in which tissue breaks down
Medical Definition
ulcer
1 of 2 noun
ul·cer
ˈəl-sər
: a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
a stomach ulcer
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