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Topic: Health

ulcerate

IPA: /ˈʌl.sə.reɪt/

KK: /ˈʌlsəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To develop a sore or wound on the body that can become infected and painful.

Example: If the condition is not treated, it may ulcerate and cause further complications.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a sore or wound to form on a part of the body.

Example: The medication can ulcerate the stomach lining if taken in large doses.

ulcerated

IPA: /ˈʌl.sə.reɪ.tɪd/

KK: /ˈʌlsəˌreɪtɪd/

adjective

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.

ulceration

IPA: /ˌʌl.səˈreɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌʌl.səˈreɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A condition where an area of the body develops an open sore, often causing pain and discomfort.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with ulceration in her stomach.

ulcerative

IPA: //ˈʌl.sə.reɪ.tɪv//

KK: /ˈʌlsərətɪv/

adjective

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.

ulcered

IPA: /ˈʌlsərd/

KK: /ˈʌlsərd/

adjective

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.

ulcerogenic

IPA: /ˌʌl.sə.rəˈdʒɛn.ɪk/

KK: /ˌʌl.sə.rəˈdʒɛn.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that can cause or lead to the formation of an ulcer in the body.

Example: Certain medications can be ulcerogenic if taken for a long time without food.

ulcerous

IPA: /ˈʌl.sər.əs/

KK: /ˈʌlsərəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having sores on the body, often painful and inflamed.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with an ulcerous condition that required treatment.

ulnar

IPA: /ˈʌlnər/

KK: /ˈʌlnər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ulna, which is one of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the side opposite the thumb.

Example: The doctor explained that the ulnar nerve runs along the inner side of the elbow.

ultraclean

IPA: //ˈʌltrəˌkliːn//

KK: /ˈʌltrəˌklin/

adjective

Definition: Extremely clean, free from dirt or impurities.

Example: The laboratory must maintain an ultraclean environment to ensure accurate results.

ultrahazardous

IPA: //ˌʌltrəˈhæzərdəs//

KK: /ˈʌltrəˌhæzərdəs/

adjective

Definition: Very dangerous or risky, often to a high degree.

Example: The chemical plant was labeled as ultrahazardous due to the toxic materials it handled.

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