ulcerogenic

adjective

ul·cero·gen·ic ˌəl-sə-rō-ˈje-nik

: tending to produce or develop into ulcers or ulceration

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1950, in the meaning defined above

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ulcerogenic

adjective

ul·cero·gen·ic ˌəl-sə-rō-ˈjen-ik

: tending to produce or develop into ulcers or ulceration

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