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ulcerate

/ˈʌlsəreɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does ulcerate mean?

verb

to cause an ulcer to form, or to become ulcerated; to cause pain or damage to a surface, especially a mucous membrane.

Example

"The acid in the stomach began to ulcerate the lining of the esophagus."

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