Definition

Having sores or wounds on the surface of the body, often painful and inflamed.

Example

The doctor examined the ulcerated area on the patient's leg.

Conversation

I heard that Mark has been dealing with some really serious health issues.

Yeah, I think he has an ulcerated stomach or something.

That sounds painful! I hope he gets better soon.

Me too. I can't imagine how tough that must be for him.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ulcerated → It is formed from "ulcus" (from Latin, meaning sore or wound) and the suffix "-ated" (indicating a state or condition). The word "ulcerated" refers to the condition of having sores or wounds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ulcus' meaning a sore, and remember that 'ulcerated' describes the state of having sores.

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