Ulcerated

Pronunciation: /ˈʌlsəˌreɪtɪd/

Definitions of ulcerated

adjective describing a condition where a sore or wound has developed into an ulcer

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor said the wound was ulcerated.

A2 She had to undergo surgery to treat the ulcerated sore.

B1 The ulcerated area on his leg required daily dressing changes.

B2 The ulcerated lesion was causing him a lot of pain.

C1 The ulcerated wound was slow to heal despite aggressive treatment.

C2 The ulcerated tissue was necrotic and required debridement.

Examples of ulcerated in a Sentence

formal The patient presented with an ulcerated wound on their leg that required immediate medical attention.

informal I heard that Tom's dog got an ulcerated sore on its paw from running around too much.

slang My sister's ulcerated pimple is so gross, she needs to take better care of her skin.

figurative The team's morale was ulcerated after losing the championship game.

Grammatical Forms of ulcerated

• past tense: ulcerated
• plural: ulcerated
• comparative: more ulcerated
• superlative: most ulcerated
• present tense: ulcerate
• future tense: will ulcerate
• perfect tense: have ulcerated
• continuous tense: is ulcerating
• singular: ulcerated
• positive degree: ulcerated
• infinitive: to ulcerate
• gerund: ulcerating
• participle: ulcerating

Origin and Evolution of ulcerated

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ulcerated' originated from the Latin word 'ulcera', which means sore or wound.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ulcerated' has maintained its medical connotation, referring to a sore or wound that has developed on the skin or mucous membrane.