How to Use ulcer in a Sentence

ulcer

noun
  • While the wounds mostly seemed to heal, an ulcer formed on his right shin.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
  • The virus was gone within a day and the ulcers within a month.
    — Daily Briefing, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Some have lost limbs when the ulcers are not handled by wound care experts.
    — The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2023
  • She was plagued with all manner of rashes, sores and ulcers.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
  • His face was scarred by a shotgun pattern of blood-red scabs and ulcers.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
  • She was plagued with all manner of rashes, sores, and ulcers.
    — Amanda Peet, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The pain in his jaw and the ulcers in his stomach drew alert and a series of tests.
    — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
  • This time around, all parties assure the fight will go on, rain or shine, ulcer or not.
    — Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
  • They’re not bothered by heart attacks or ulcers.
    — Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The ulcers in these cases tend to start as red blisters and evolve to frank ulcers.
    — ArsTechnica, 3 July 2025
  • Watch the ulcers in the opposite dugout form by leaning on those elite wheels.
    — Bryce Miller, sandiegouniontribune.com, 28 May 2018
  • Some people also get ulcers, blisters and black spots on their skin.
    — William Axford, Houston Chronicle, 22 Jan. 2018
  • There is an antidote for recluse bites, but severe ulcers may need surgery.
    — Eva Flowe may 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
  • These factors contribute to ulcers that grow and refuse to heal.
    — Julie Washington, cleveland.com, 28 Dec. 2017
  • Some people should avoid oxymel, such as those with acid reflux or a stomach ulcer.
    — Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The dog had severe burns, ulcers in her eyes and red, swollen gums from smoke inhalation.
    — Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Up to 80% of cases lead to skin ulcers and swollen, tender glands.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
  • This motherf—er right here has given us stomach ulcers.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Long-term use of over-the-counter painkillers can lead to kidney damage or stomach ulcers.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
  • But, then, two white patches appeared on the right side, and turned into an ulcer that wouldn't go away.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Check your feet and legs daily for ulcers or signs of infection like warmth or redness.
    — Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Sold them short because of their skill at winning when ulcers aggravate and palms sweat.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025
  • The ulcer healed, leaving a scar similar to others on his body.
    — Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2022
  • The prescription drug is used to treat acid reflux and stomach ulcers.
    — Gwen Filosa, miamiherald, 21 May 2018
  • The most common symptom of this type of cancer is an ulcer or sore in the mouth, which can sometimes bleed.
    — Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Patients with these severe cankers, often women, have many tiny ulcers in their mouth at the same time.
    — Matt Fuchs, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
  • People were given parts of the kukui plant as a laxative, and the nut was used to help heal ulcers and sores.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 25 June 2023
  • Its leaves and bark are used to treat wounds, ulcers, burns and skin infections, Quave said.
    — Lena H. Sun, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2017
  • Some women will conscript an older relative to fake an ulcer and ask for it over the counter.
    — Sarah Parvini, latimes.com, 29 Oct. 2017
  • So, putting too much stock in batting average until the end of this month is just asking for an ulcer.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025

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