Definition

Having sores or wounds, especially those that are painful and slow to heal.

Example

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

Conversation

I heard you went to the doctor about your stomach issues.

Yeah, it turns out I have an ulcered stomach lining.

That sounds painful! What are you doing to treat it?

I'm on a special diet and taking some medication to help heal it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ulcered is derived from "ulcus" (Latin, meaning sore or ulcer) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle or condition). The word "ulcered" describes a condition characterized by the presence of sores or ulcers.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ulcus' meaning sore, and remember that 'ulcered' refers to something that has sores or ulcers.

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