ulcerate

• Verbe signifiant former ou développer un ulcère, ou provoquer l'apparition d'ulcères.

A verb meaning to develop or become affected with an ulcer, or to cause ulceration.

1. Develop an ulcerC1formal

   To form or develop an open sore on the skin or a mucous membrane.

   S'ulcérer (développer un ulcère)

   • The wound began to ulcerate due to infection.
   • If left untreated, the lesion may ulcerate and become painful.
   • The patient's stomach lining started to ulcerate from prolonged medication use.

   Synonymescankerfesterranklesuppurate

2. Cause an ulcerC1formal

   To cause an open sore to form on a surface, typically skin or tissue.

   provoquer un ulcère

   • The chemical agent can ulcerate the skin upon contact.
   • Chronic stress can ulcerate the digestive tract.
   • The disease ulcerated the lining of his mouth.

   Synonymescanker