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ulcer

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Definitions

﹒A break in the skin or a mucous membrane that fails to heal and is often accompanied by inflammation.

﹒A moral or social evil that is spreading or festering.

Examples

﹒The doctor diagnosed him with a stomach ulcer after he complained of persistent abdominal pain.

﹒Stress is often considered a contributing factor to the development of a peptic ulcer.

﹒She had to follow a strict diet to help her mouth ulcer heal more quickly.

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