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    Úlcera (en. Sore)

    /ˈul.θe.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Deep lesion on the skin or an organ that destroys tissues.
    The gastric ulcer can cause intense pain.
    La úlcera gástrica puede causar dolor intenso.
    Lesion that occurs due to a rupture of the skin or a mucous membrane.
    An ulcer on a diabetic foot can be difficult to treat.
    La úlcera en el pie diabetico puede ser difícil de tratar.
    Any kind of sore that affects the integrity of the skin.
    Patients with circulatory problems often develop ulcers.
    Los pacientes con problemas circulatorios, a menudo, desarrollan úlceras.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ulcera', which means 'wound' or 'lesion'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    peptic ulcer
    Disease caused by the erosion of the stomach or intestinal lining.
    úlcera péptica
    varicose ulcer
    Lesion on the skin caused by varicose veins.
    úlcera varicosa

    Related Words

    wound
    Rupture or damage in the tissues of the body.
    herida
    pressure ulcers
    Ulcers that develop from prolonged pressure on the skin.
    úlceras por presión

    Slang Meanings

    A burn or irritation on the skin that hurts.
    I got an ulcer in my mouth that bothers me a lot.
    Me salió una úlcera en la boca que me molesta mucho.
    Stomach problem that causes a lot of discomfort.
    That food left me with ulcers; I can't eat anymore.
    Esa comida me dejó con úlceras, no puedo comer más.