Ulcerated Meaning in English

word · lemma: ulcerate

US

ˈʌl.səˌreɪ.tɪd

UL-suh-ray-tid

UK

ˈʌlsəɹˌeɪtɪd

UL-suh-ray-tid

Definition

Describes tissue, skin, or a wound that has developed an ulcer, meaning it has an open sore that is slow to heal.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in medical or health contexts. Commonly appears as 'ulcerated wound', 'ulcerated area', or 'ulcerated tissue.' Not used figuratively. Related to chronic or persistent sores.

• Spanish: ulcerado - con úlcera
• Portuguese (BR): ulcerado
• Portuguese (PT): ulcerado
• Chinese (Simplified): 溃烂的
• Chinese (Traditional): 潰瘍的
• Hindi: अल्सरयुक्त
• Arabic: مصاب بقرحة
• Bengali: অলসারযুক্ত - ক্ষয়যুক্ত
• Russian: язвенный - с язвой
• Japanese: 潰瘍性の
• Vietnamese: loét
• Korean: 궤양이 생긴 - 궤양성의
• Turkish: ülserli
• Urdu: ناسور زدہ - زخم دار
• Indonesian: berluka borok - mengalami borok

Example Sentences

The patient's leg had an ulcerated sore.

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An ulcerated area needs special cleaning.

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Doctors observed ulcerated tissue during surgery.

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If a wound turns ulcerated, it might take months to heal.

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The vet said the dog's paw looks ulcerated from licking it too much.

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Don’t ignore an ulcerated mouth sore—it could be a sign of infection.

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