ul·cer·ous
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Definition of ulcerous
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: characterized or caused by ulceration
ulcerous lesions
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“Ulcerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ulcerous. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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ulcerous
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ul·cer·ous
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Medical Definition of ulcerous
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: characterized or caused by ulceration
ulcerous lesions
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: affected with an ulcer
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The first known use of ulcerous was in 1577
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