Ulcerate
Ulcerate
Ulcerate (pronounced: ul·cer·ate | \ ˈəl-sə-ˌrāt \) is a verb that refers to the process of forming an ulcer or becoming ulcerous. The term originates from the Latin word "ulcerare", which means to have an ulcer.
Etymology
The term "ulcerate" is derived from the Latin word "ulcus", which means sore. The suffix "-ate" is added to denote the process of becoming or forming something, in this case, an ulcer.
Related Terms
- Ulcer: An open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane that fails to heal.
- Ulceration: The formation or development of an ulcer.
- Gastric Ulcer: A type of peptic ulcer that develops in the lining of the stomach.
- Peptic Ulcer: A sore that develops on the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine.
- Ulcerative Colitis: A chronic, inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract.
Pronunciation
The term "ulcerate" is pronounced as "ul-suh-rate". The stress is on the first syllable.
Usage
The term "ulcerate" is commonly used in medical contexts to describe the process of ulcer formation. For example, "The wound began to ulcerate after a few days of neglect."
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ulcerate
- Wikipedia's article - Ulcerate
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