Definition

Relating to or causing the formation of ulcers, which are painful sores on the skin or mucous membranes.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with an ulcerative condition that required immediate treatment.

Conversation

I heard that some foods can trigger ulcerative conditions.

Yeah, that's true! Spicy or acidic foods can be a problem for some people.

It makes sense to be careful with what we eat, then.

Definitely! It's better to avoid anything that could cause issues.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ulcerative → It is formed from "ulcus" (from Latin, meaning sore or ulcer) and "-ative" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a tendency or quality). The word "ulcerative" describes a condition characterized by the presence of ulcers or sores.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ulcus' meaning sore, and remember that 'ulcerative' refers to something that causes or is related to sores.

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