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'm going to do my best to do both and die of an ulcer at age 30.
Shane West
I have an ulcer. It has an IQ of 185.
Paul Lynde
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Ulcer Translations
ulcer in Dutch is zweer
ulcer in Latin is vomica
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