ulcerous
Having open sores
Ulcerous describes something affected by or resembling an ulcer—an open sore that resists healing.
The term applies literally to diseased tissue: ulcerous lesions on the stomach lining.
Figuratively, it suggests something festering or corrupted: an ulcerous resentment that poisoned their friendship.
Area of pathological change
- sorePainful or annoyed
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- craterImpact or volcanic basin
- perforationHole punched through something
erosion · canker · bedsore · decubitus · chancre · fistula · suppurating · weeping
Destroys by chemical action
- festeringBecoming infected, decaying
- gnawingPersistent biting action
- corrodingDeteriorating through chemical action
- toxicCapable of causing harm
poisonous · bitter · resentful · malignant · cancerous · spreading · infectious · destructive
Combustion in progress
- gnawingPersistent biting action
- achingExperiencing dull pain
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- tenderSoft or sore
sore · raw · sensitive · stabbing · searing · excruciating · discomfort · irritated
Infected with bacteria
- purulentPus-filled or pus-forming
- suppurativeProducing pus
- bacterialOf or from germs
- oozingLeaking viscously and slowly
draining · malodorous · cellulitis · inflammation · swollen · erythema · edema · fever
Relating to digestion
- duodenalOf the first gut section
- stomachDigestive organ below chest
- esophagealOf the swallowing passage
- intestinalOf the gut
pyloric · hemorrhagic · perforated · bleeding · acid · reflux · heartburn · dyspepsia
Failing to recover
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- recurrentHappening multiple times
- relapsingReturning to worse state
- refractoryResistant to heat/control
intractable · long-standing · stubborn · deep-seated · entrenched · indolent · recurring · protracted
lesion
Area of pathological change
perforation · erosion · canker · bedsore · decubitus · chancre · fistula · suppurating · weeping · open
corrosive
Destroys by chemical action
- festeringBecoming infected, decaying
- gnawingPersistent biting action
- corrodingDeteriorating through chemical action
toxic · poisonous · bitter · resentful · malignant · cancerous · spreading · infectious · destructive · consuming
burning
Combustion in progress
tender · sore · raw · sensitive · stabbing · searing · excruciating · discomfort · irritated · inflamed
septic
Infected with bacteria
- purulentPus-filled or pus-forming
- suppurativeProducing pus
- bacterialOf or from germs
oozing · draining · malodorous · cellulitis · inflammation · swollen · erythema · edema · fever · systemic
peptic
Relating to digestion
- duodenalOf the first gut section
- stomachDigestive organ below chest
- esophagealOf the swallowing passage
intestinal · pyloric · hemorrhagic · perforated · bleeding · acid · reflux · heartburn · dyspepsia · stress-induced
nonhealing
Failing to recover
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- recurrentHappening multiple times
- relapsingReturning to worse state
refractory · intractable · long-standing · stubborn · deep-seated · entrenched · indolent · recurring · protracted · unresolved
ulceroushealthy
In good physical condition
intact · sound · whole · unblemished · uninjured
ulceroushealed
Returned to health
healed over · mended · closed · recovered · regenerated
ulcer, ulcers, ulceration, ulcerative, ulcerate, ulcerated, ulcerations, ulcerating