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Ulcerating: meaning, definitions and examples

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ulcerating

 

[ ˈʌlsəreɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical condition

Ulcerating refers to the process of developing or forming an ulcer, which is an open sore on the skin or a mucous membrane. It signifies a condition where tissue is damaged and opens up, often leading to infection. This term is commonly used in medical contexts when describing the progression of certain diseases.

Synonyms

decaying, deteriorating, eroding

Examples of usage

  • The cancerous growth is ulcerating rapidly.
  • The infection is ulcerating on the patient's leg.
  • Patients with chronic conditions may experience ulcerating sores.

Translations

Translations of the word "ulcerating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ulcerante

🇮🇳 अल्सर करने वाला

🇩🇪 geschwürig

🇮🇩 ulkus

🇺🇦 виразковий

🇵🇱 wrzodowy

🇯🇵 潰瘍性の

🇫🇷 ulcéreux

🇪🇸 úlceroso

🇹🇷 ülseratif

🇰🇷 궤양성의

🇸🇦 قرحي

🇨🇿 vředový

🇸🇰 vredový

🇨🇳 溃疡的

🇸🇮 ulcerativen

🇮🇸 sárandi

🇰🇿 жаралы

🇬🇪 ბრაზიანი

🇦🇿 xorulma

🇲🇽 úlceroso

Etymology

The term 'ulcerate' originates from the Latin word 'ulcerare', which means 'to have a sore'. This further derives from 'ulcus', meaning 'sore' or 'wound'. The evolution of the word has been influenced by its medical implications, especially during historical periods when understanding of diseases and their manifestations was limited. As the medical field developed, the term became more defined, primarily in describing conditions related to skin and mucous membranes. Over time, 'ulcerating' has been used in various medical texts and discussions to describe the process of ulcer formation, emphasizing the severity and implications of such conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,081, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.