Definition of Ulcer

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Definition of Ulcer

Ulcer

A solution of continuity in any of the soft parts of the body, discharging purulent matter, found on a surface, especially one of the natural surfaces of the body, and originating generally in a constitutional disorder; a sore discharging pus. It is distinguished from an abscess, which has its beginning, at least, in the depth of the tissues.

Fig.: Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character.

To ulcerate.

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Ulcer Quotations

I have an ulcer. It has an IQ of 185.
Paul Lynde

I'm going to do my best to do both and die of an ulcer at age 30.
Shane West

Nobody should smoke cigarettes - and smoking with an ulcer is like pouring gasoline on a burning house.
Sara Murray Jordan

Ulcer Translations

ulcer in Dutch is zweer
ulcer in Latin is vomica

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