ulcered
/ˈʌlsərd/
adjective
- Having an open sore on the skin or on a mucous membrane, such as in the stomach or mouth.
- After weeks of stress, the dog developed an ulcered spot on its paw.
- The ulcered lining of his stomach caused him constant pain.
- The doctor examined the patient's ulcered leg and prescribed antibiotics.
- Figuratively, deeply damaged or corrupted, as if by an ulcer.
- The company's ulcered reputation took years to repair after the scandal.
- The politician's ulcered relationship with the press made every interview tense.
- An ulcered sense of betrayal festered between the two former friends.
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