ulcère

ulcer

noun uhl-SEHR Rare

Origin: Latin 'ulcus'

Usage Note

Ulcère most commonly refers to a gastric ulcer (ulcère gastrique) or peptic ulcer. The verb ulcérer means both 'to ulcerate' and figuratively 'to embitter or wound deeply'. Stress and spicy food are often blamed in popular French usage, though diet is no longer the primary medical explanation.

Examples

"Il souffre d'un ulcère à l'estomac."

Natural Translation

He suffers from a stomach ulcer.

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