Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ulcerate
verb
/ˈʌlsəreɪt/
Definition
To develop into or cause to form an ulcer.
Examples
- The infection can ulcerate the skin, leading to painful sores.
- If left untreated, the condition could ulcerate and worsen significantly.
- Doctors warn that chronic inflammation may ulcerate the stomach lining.
Meaning
The process of causing a tissue to become an ulcer, which is a sore that can form on the body or within an organ, often as a result of injury or disease.
Synonyms
- erode
- decay
- fester
