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ulcerous

adjective ul·cer·ous \ˈəls-rəs, ˈəl-sə-\

Definition of ULCEROUS

1
:  characterized or caused by ulceration <ulcerous lesions>
2
:  affected with or as if with an ulcer :  ulcerated
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First Known Use of ULCEROUS

1577
Medical Dictionary

ulcerous

adjective ul·cer·ous \ˈəls-(ə-)rəs\

Medical Definition of ULCEROUS

1
:  characterized or caused by ulceration <ulcerous lesions>
2
:  affected with an ulcer

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