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View synonyms for ulcerate
ulcerate
/ ˈʌlsəˌreɪt /
verb
- to make or become ulcerous
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- ulcer·ation noun
- un·ulcer·ated adjective
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Example Sentences
Gummata grow more rapidly, are usually painful to the touch, are not freely movable, and tend to break down and ulcerate.
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The skin of the affected part may become brawny and slightly scaly, and not infrequently may break down and ulcerate.
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As a rule the growths are smooth, firm and elastic, somewhat painful upon pressure, and exhibit a tendency to ulcerate.
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The appearance of any tendency to crusting, to break down or ulcerate is significant of epitheliomatous degeneration.
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These later break down and ulcerate; the ulceration then spreads up and down, causing an immense amount of destruction.
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