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ulcer

/ʌlsə/ /ʌlsɚ/

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noun

Язва

An open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.

Examples :

"The student's mouth had a painful ulcer, likely caused by a recent scrape during recess. "

Во рту у студента была болезненная язва, вероятно, вызванная недавней царапиной во время перемены.

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noun

Язва

Peptic ulcer

Examples :

"Stress from work gave him such bad stomach pains that the doctor diagnosed him with a peptic ulcer. "

Стресс на работе вызвал у него такие сильные боли в животе, что врач диагностировал у него язву.

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noun

Язва, порок

Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "Jealousy was a hidden ulcer in their friendship, slowly poisoning their trust." "

Ревность была скрытой язвой в их дружбе, медленно отравляющей их доверие.

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