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" I wanted to do 'Texas Trilogy' on stage. But it didn't do well in New York. In fact, it did very badly there, thanks to the critics. It was said that Preston Jones, the author, died of ulcer complications, but the truth was that the critics killed him."
Diane Ladd

Meaning of "ulcer" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ULCER

From Latin ulcus; related to Greek helkos a sore.
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF ULCER

ˈʌlsə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ULCER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ulcer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ULCER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ulcer

An ulcer is a discontinuity or break in a bodily membrane that impedes the organ of which that membrane is a part from continuing its normal functions. Common forms of ulcers recognized in medicine include: ▪ Ulcer, a discontinuity of the skin or a break in the skin. ▪ Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores ▪ Genital ulcer, an ulcer located on the genital area ▪ Ulcerative dermatitis, a skin disorder associated with bacterial growth often initiated by self-trauma ▪ Corneal ulcer, an inflammatory or infective condition of the cornea ▪ Mouth ulcer, an open sore inside the mouth ▪ Aphthous ulcer, a specific type of oral ulcer also known as a canker sore ▪ Peptic ulcer, a discontinuity of the gastrointestinal mucosa ▪ Venous ulcer, a wound thought to occur due to improper functioning of valves in the veins ▪ Stress ulcer, located anywhere within the stomach and proximal duodenum ▪ Ulcerative sarcoidosis, a cutaneous condition affecting people with sarcoidosis ▪ Ulcerative lichen planus, a rare variant of lichen planus ▪ Ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease.

Definition of ulcer in the English dictionary

The definition of ulcer in the dictionary is a source or element of corruption or evil.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ULCER

antiulcer · balsa · Bayelsa · emulsor · halser · Khalsa · propulsor · pulser · repulser · salsa · Tulsa · waltzer

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ULCER

ulama · ulan · Ulan Bator · Ulan-Ude · Ulanova · Ulbricht · ULC · ULCC · ulcerate · ulcerated · ulceration · ulcerative · ulcerogenic · ulcerous · ulcerously · ulcerousness · ulema · ulex · ulexite

WORDS THAT END LIKE ULCER

acer · breast cancer · cancer · dancer · decubitus ulcer · duodenal ulcer · gastric ulcer · lancer · mouth ulcer · officer · peptic ulcer · perforated ulcer · placer · pressure ulcer · producer · racer · rodent ulcer · soccer · spacer · spencer

Synonyms and antonyms of ulcer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ULCER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «ulcer» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «ulcer» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF ULCER

Find out the translation of ulcer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of ulcer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ulcer» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

溃疡
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

úlcera
570 millions of speakers
en

English

ulcer
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

अल्सर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قُرْحَة
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

язва
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

úlcera
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

ঘাত
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

ulcère
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Ulser
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Geschwür
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

潰瘍
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

궤양
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Ulcer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ung nhọt
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

புண்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

व्रण
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

ülser
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

ulcera
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

wrzód
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

виразка
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

ulcer
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

έλκος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ulkus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sår
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

magesår
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ulcer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ULCER»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of ulcer
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ulcer

EXAMPLES

4 QUOTES WITH «ULCER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word ulcer.
1
Diane Ladd
I wanted to do 'Texas Trilogy' on stage. But it didn't do well in New York. In fact, it did very badly there, thanks to the critics. It was said that Preston Jones, the author, died of ulcer complications, but the truth was that the critics killed him.
2
Alicia Silverstone
I don't take any of the medications I took when I was younger: antibiotics, antacids, aspirin, asthma inhalers, ulcer medication, allergy shots.
3
Sharon Van Etten
I hate putting negative energy out into the world. But it's either inside or out. I mean, it's either get an ulcer or have a fight.
4
Shane West
I'm going to do my best to do both and die of an ulcer at age 30.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ULCER»

Discover the use of ulcer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ulcer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pressure Ulcer Research: Current and Future Perspectives
This book provides an up-to-date scientific account of all aspects related to pressure ulcers and pressure ulcer research, as well as evidence-based knowledge of pressure ulcer aetiology.
Dan L. Bader, Carlijn Bouten, Denis Colin, 2005
2
The Spanish Ulcer: A History Of Peninsular War
" Illustrated with over a hundred maps and fifty contemporary drawings and paintings, this is a richly detailed history of a crucial period in history that resonates powerfully to this day—and figures prominently in Bernard Cornwell's ...
David Gates, 2009
3
Herbal Treatment for Peptic Ulcer and Gastritis
This book is a part of the series of books on herbal treatment for common ailments. The notion is to induce people to live closer to nature and to think in terms of leading healthy lives.
Vaidya Dash Bhagwan, 2001
4
Leg Ulcer Management
Leg Ulcer Management provides a practical and accessible guide for nurses treating patients with leg ulceration.
Christine Moffatt, Ruth Martin, Rachael Smithdale, 2007
5
Science and Practice of Pressure Ulcer Management
Aimed at dermatology clinicians and vascular surgeons, this text is useful as a reference for pressure ulcers, from diagnosis and prevention to management and treatment options.
Marco Romanelli, Michael Clark, George W. Cherry, 2006
6
Gastrointestinal Radiology: A Pattern Approach
This requires demonstration of the ulcer crater in both profile and en face views. The latter is particularly helpful in evaluating the surrounding gastric mucosa to differentiate between benign and malignant ulcers. Certain technical factors ...
Ronald L. Eisenberg, 2003
7
Evidence-Based Pressure Ulcer Prevention
In this new edition of this informative book, discover the risk-factor assessment and prevention strategies you need to implement a successful pressure ulcer prevention program.
Karen S. Clay, 2008
8
Mastery of Surgery
Kauffman has advocated that perforated duodenal ulcer should be treated only with omental patch closure and postoperative antisecretory medications and antibiotics to eradicate H. pylori, particularly if the patient has been perforated for  ...
Josef E. Fischer, Kirby I. Bland, Mark P. Callery, 2006
9
Pressure Ulcers: Guidelines for Prevention and Management
In this thoroughly updated edition, readers learn the full scope of the pressure ulcer problem to deliver quality care and educate patients and their families more expertly.
JoAnn Maklebust, Mary Sieggreen, 2001
10
Ulcer Disease: New Aspects of Pathogenesis and Pharmacology
PREFACE * Ulcer is a defect caused by chemical, physical, or infectious agents in the epithelial lining (e.g., skin, mucous membranes). Gastric and duodenal ulcers as interpreted in this book refer to a complex group of disorders for which the ...
Sandor Szabo, Carl J. Pfeiffer, 1989

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ULCER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ulcer is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Andrew Getty died of haemorrhage, ulcer, bad heart and meth …
The drugs, a duodenal ulcer and heart disease contributed to the death of the 47-year-old heir to the Getty oil fortune, said the Los Angeles county coroner's ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
2
Global Pressure Ulcer Treatment Products Industry
NEW YORK, May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Pressure Ulcer Treatment Products in US$ Million by the following ... «PR Newswire, May 15»
3
GE's New Multi-Parameter Probe to Prevent Pressure Ulcers
GE has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to test a new multi-parameter sensor for detecting and monitoring decubitus pressure ulcers. «Medgadget.com, Mar 15»
4
Nurses to be given mirrors to reduce pressure ulcer incidence
A project aimed at reducing pressure ulcers in hospital will see every nurse at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust given a pocket mirror. «Nursing Times, Feb 15»
5
Skin patch could help heal, prevent diabetic ulcers, study finds
What causes these ulcers has been known for several years. In 2009, researchers led by Geoffrey Gurtner, MD, a professor of surgery at Stanford, and a group of ... «Stanford Medical Center Report, Dec 14»
6
Global Peptic Ulcer Drugs Market 2014-2018: Key Vendors are …
A peptic ulcer is an open lesion that develops on the mucosal lining of the stomach and small intestine because of the caustic effect of the gastric acids and ... «PR Newswire, Aug 14»
7
'Tanorexic' Mum Who Had A Cancerous 'Rodent Ulcer' Warns …
She had the spot, a “rodent ulcer” removed, along with the tissue around it and a skin graft using skin from behind her ear to repair the damage. Now, after ... «Huffington Post UK, Aug 14»
8
Could the 'Ulcer Bug' Guard Against Obesity?
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Countries with low rates of the ulcer-causing bacterium H. pylori tend to have high rates of obesity, a finding that ... «WebMD, Jun 14»
9
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals pull 2904 bottles of stomach ulcer drug …
Ranitidine is a stomach ulcer drug; according to the company, there is nothing wrong with the drug itself, and the recall was started because of a packaging error ... «The American Bazaar, Apr 14»
10
Research and Markets: Diabetic Foot Ulcer Market in Rapid Race to …
The diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) treatment market will undergo impressive growth over a five-year period, increasing from $302m in 2012 to $1.58 billion by the end ... «Business Wire, Dec 13»
REFERENCE
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