SINCE 1828
ulcerous
adjective
ul·cer·ous
| \ ˈəls-rəs
, ˈəl-sə-\
, ˈəl-sə-\
Definition of ulcerous
1
: characterized or caused by ulceration
ulcerous lesions
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ulcerous
adjective
ul·cer·ous
| \ ˈəls-(ə-)rəs
\
\
Medical Definition of ulcerous
1
: characterized or caused by ulceration
ulcerous lesions
2
: affected with an ulcer
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