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ulcer

Syllabification: (ul·cer)

Pronunciation: /ˈəlsər/

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Definition of ulcer

noun

an open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane that fails to heal.
a moral blemish or corrupting influence:he’s a con man with an incurable ulcer called gambling