Ulcerate
verb
To develop an ulcer or ulcers.
Her leg began to ulcerate because of poor blood circulation.

Often appears as...
- ulcerate from
- begin to ulcerate
Usage tips
Disapproving
Technical
verb
To affect or be affected with ulcer.
Ignoring the wound caused it to ulcerate and become more serious.

Often appears as...
- allow to ulcerate
- ulcerate over time
Usage tips
Disapproving
Technical
verb
To develop an ulcer or ulcers.
Her leg began to ulcerate because of poor blood circulation.

Often appears as...
- ulcerate from
- begin to ulcerate
Usage tips
Disapproving
Technical
verb
To affect or be affected with ulcer.
Ignoring the wound caused it to ulcerate and become more serious.

Often appears as...
- allow to ulcerate
- ulcerate over time
Usage tips
Disapproving
Technical
Definition 1 of 2

Medical Condition
Use 'ulcerate' when describing the process of an area on the body forming ulcers.

After months of neglect, the skin on his arm began to ulcerate.
Negative Development
'Ulcerate' implies a negative progression in health or condition, often due to neglect or disease.

The patient's wounds started to ulcerate after being untreated.
Associated Pain
Ulceration typically involves pain or discomfort, making it a sensitive topic.

She winced as the sore spots on her feet began to ulcerate.
Medical Condition
Use 'ulcerate' when describing the process of an area on the body forming ulcers.

After months of neglect, the skin on his arm began to ulcerate.
Negative Development
'Ulcerate' implies a negative progression in health or condition, often due to neglect or disease.

The patient's wounds started to ulcerate after being untreated.
Associated Pain
Ulceration typically involves pain or discomfort, making it a sensitive topic.

She winced as the sore spots on her feet began to ulcerate.
Medical Condition
Use 'ulcerate' when describing the process of an area on the body forming ulcers.

After months of neglect, the skin on his arm began to ulcerate.
Negative Development
'Ulcerate' implies a negative progression in health or condition, often due to neglect or disease.

The patient's wounds started to ulcerate after being untreated.
Associated Pain
Ulceration typically involves pain or discomfort, making it a sensitive topic.

She winced as the sore spots on her feet began to ulcerate.
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