Ulcer Meaning in English
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Definition
An open sore on the body's surface, either internal (such as a stomach ulcer) or external (such as a mouth ulcer). Often painful and slow to heal.
Usage & Nuances
Common types: stomach/gastric ulcer, peptic ulcer, mouth ulcer (canker sore in AmE). Figuratively, 'this job is giving me an ulcer' means causing extreme stress. H. pylori bacteria is the leading cause of stomach ulcers, not spicy food as commonly believed. Collocations: bleeding ulcer, peptic ulcer, ulcer pain.
Example Sentences
The doctor said he has a stomach ulcer.
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Mouth ulcers can make it painful to eat.
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Stress can make an existing ulcer worse.
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This job is going to give me an ulcer if things don't calm down soon.
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He was diagnosed with a bleeding ulcer and had to be hospitalised immediately.
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Turns out it wasn't the spicy food causing his ulcer — it was a bacterial infection all along.
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