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ulcerate

UK
/ˈʌlsəreɪt/
US
/ˈʌlsəreɪt/

Translations

ulcerateverb
ulcerated
Past Simple
ulcerated
Past Participle
ulcerating
Gerund
UK
/ˈʌlsəreɪt/
US
/ˈʌlsəreɪt/
s'ulcérerSens médical : devenir ulcéré, se couvrir d’un ulcère.
The wound began to ulcerate after being left untreated for several days.
La plaie a commencé à s'ulcérer après être restée sans traitement pendant plusieurs jours.
ulcérerSens médical : provoquer un ulcère sur une partie du corps.
The infection ulcerated the skin, leading to further complications.
L'infection a ulcéré la peau, entraînant d'autres complications.
Synonyms
sore
erode
fester
break down
decay

Definitions

ulcerateverb
To develop into or become affected by an ulcer.
The wound began to ulcerate after being left untreated for several days.
To cause an ulcer to form on a part of the body.
The infection ulcerated the skin, leading to further complications.
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