ulcerative
adjective/ˈʌlsərətɪv/
Frequency rank: #18,123 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the formation of ulcers.
Example sentence
The doctor diagnosed him with ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
Synonyms & related words
- erosive
- inflammatory
- lesional
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