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ulcerate

UK/'ʌlsәreit/US
GREC1

Definitions

v.

To cause or develop an ulcer; to become ulcerous.

使溃疡,溃烂

Root Breakdown

ulcerateother
=ulcerate

Common Collocations

  • 1.ulcerate badly严重溃烂
  • 2.[ulcerate rapidly]迅速溃烂
  • 3.cause to ulcerate导致溃疡

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The wound began to ulcerate after it was left untreated for too long.

  • 2.

    Chronic inflammation can cause the lining of the stomach to ulcerate over time.

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