ulcerate

[US]/ˈʌlsəreɪt/
[UK]/ˈʌlsəreɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to cause to form an ulcer or decay; to make something decayed or ulcerated
vi.to undergo ulceration or decay; to form an ulcer
Word Forms
Present Participleulcerating
Third Person Singularulcerates
Past Tenseulcerated
Past Participleulcerated

Phrases & Collocations

ulcerate quickly

ulcerate easily

ulcerate severely

ulcerate rapidly

ulcerate painfully

ulcerate frequently

ulcerate chronically

ulcerate internally

ulcerate locally

ulcerate persistently

Example Sentences

his condition began to ulcerate, causing severe pain.

the doctor warned that untreated wounds can ulcerate quickly.

in some cases, the skin can ulcerate due to infection.

his stomach began to ulcerate from the stress.

neglecting hygiene can cause your gums to ulcerate.

chronic conditions can lead to ulcerate lesions.

he was advised to avoid spicy foods to prevent his ulcers from ulcerating.

ulcerate symptoms can vary from person to person.

the medication helped prevent his ulcers from ulcerating further.

when the skin ulcerates, it may require medical attention.

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