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ulcer

noun as in an internal or external sore

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noun as in inflammatory condition

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Example Sentences

The patient, who was originally treated for a cancerous brain tumour, said he had suffered fatigue, joint pain, gastrointestinal distress, recurrent mouth ulcers and nausea, because of the ongoing treatment.

From BBC

The dog had severe burns, ulcers in her eyes and red, swollen gums from smoke inhalation.

“This is the job that keeps on giving,” says Robby, “nightmares, ulcers, suicidal tendencies.”

His face was scarred by a shotgun pattern of blood-red scabs and ulcers.

An allergy to the dressings on the ulcers made things worse and led to the amputation.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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