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ULCEROUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ulcerous mean?
• ULCEROUS (adjective)
The adjective ULCEROUS has 1 sense:
1. having an ulcer or canker
Familiarity information: ULCEROUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having an ulcer or canker
Synonyms:
cankerous; ulcerated; ulcerous
Similar:
unhealthy (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind)
Derivation:
ulcer (a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue)
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