ulcer
7 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #15,353
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈʌlsɝː/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural ulcers
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucou
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).