ulcer

Meanings

• noun

  A sore or inflamed area in the lining of the digestive tract, especially in the stomach or intestine.

  - "He was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer."
  - "The ulcer caused him severe pain."

• noun

  A break in the skin or mucous membrane, usually caused by injury or infection.

  - "She had a painful ulcer on her leg."
  - "The ulcer became infected and required surgery."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ulcer
curer , rever , quiver , liver

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Variants

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ulcer , ulcered , ulcering , ulcers , anti-ulcer , antiulcer , decubitus , decubitus ulcer , decubitus ulcers , gastric ulcer , gastric ulcers , rodent ulcer , rodent ulcers , mouth ulcer , peptic ulcer , bedsore , bedsores

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Etymology

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From Old French ulcere, from Latin ulcus, a sore, ulcerated place.

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Trivia

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1. Peptic ulcers can be caused by bacteria called Helicobacter pylori.

2. Ulcers were once thought to be caused by stress and spicy food, but this is now known to be a misconception.

3. The first successful ulcer surgery was performed in 1952 by Dr. Warren Marston.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gastritis: A condition characterized by inflammation of the stomach lining, which can lead to ulcers.

2. Duodenal ulcer: A type of ulcer that occurs in the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine.

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Culture

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In literature, ulcers have been used as metaphors for emotional pain and suffering. In the play 'Romeo and Juliet', Juliet famously says, 'A rose by any other name would smell as sweet; but if you call it a 'stinking herb', it smells base every day.' In this context, an ulcer represents the emotional pain and suffering that Romeo and Juliet endure due to their feuding families.

How to Memorize "ulcer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red, inflamed area in the lining of the stomach or intestine. Visualize the pain and discomfort that someone with an ulcer might experience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ulcer' with the idea of pain and inflammation in the digestive tract.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ulcers Underline Unpleasant Ultrasonic Sounds' to help remember the spelling and meaning of the word.

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