ulcer

Example Sentences

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If, say, you’ve had a stomach ulcer, the bot would recommend a painkiller that’s easy on the gut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

While misoprostol, which is commonly prescribed for ulcer prevention, can be used alone for abortions, it is less effective and less safe than when it’s used in combination with mifepristone.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2026

Over a lifetime, as many as one in three people with diabetes may experience a foot ulcer.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026

Springfield’s father died in 1981 after losing blood from a burst ulcer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

He had walked several kilometers over pavements, and his varicose ulcer was throbbing.

From "1984" by George Orwell