v. ul·cer·at·ed, ul·cer·at·ing, ul·cer·ates v.intr. To develop an ulcer; become ulcerous. v.tr. To cause ulceration of. ulcer·a′tive (-sə-rā′tĭv, -sər-ə-tĭv) adj. |
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