ulcer

ul·cer

noun \ˈəl-sər\

Definition of ULCER

1

: a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus

2

: something that festers and corrupts like an open sore

— ulcer verb

Origin of ULCER

Middle English, from Latin ulcer-, ulcus; akin to Greek helkos wound

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with ULCER

pulser