Word
ulcerative
Phoneticsul·cer·a·tive
UK/ˈʌlsəɹətˌɪv/
Definition
adj. relating to open sores on the skin or inside the body. Doctors often use it for bowel problems like ulcerative colitis.
adj. Relating to, marked by, or causing ulceration of skin or mucous membrane. Most frequent in medical collocations such as ulcerative colitis.
Examples
“She has ulcerative colitis and follows a special diet.”
“The doctor diagnosed ulcerative sores in his mouth after weeks of pain and prescribed treatment.”
“Chronic ulcerative lesions in the colon require long-term monitoring because repeated inflammation increases the risk of serious complications over time.”
Examples
simple
“She has ulcerative colitis and follows a special diet.”
contextual
“The doctor diagnosed ulcerative sores in his mouth after weeks of pain and prescribed treatment.”
complex
“Chronic ulcerative lesions in the colon require long-term monitoring because repeated inflammation increases the risk of serious complications over time.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “ulcerative” in context.
Verb
01. develop ulcerative
“He developed ulcerative colitis in his twenties after repeated infections.”
verb + adj
02. diagnose ulcerative
“Doctors diagnosed ulcerative colitis using colonoscopy and blood tests.”
verb + adj
03. live with ulcerative
“She has learned to live with ulcerative disease through careful diet.”
verb + prep + adj
04. manage ulcerative
“Diet and medication help patients manage ulcerative symptoms long term.”
verb + adj
Noun
05. case of ulcerative
“This is a severe case of ulcerative colitis requiring hospital care.”
noun + prep + adj
06. diagnosis of ulcerative
“A diagnosis of ulcerative disease was confirmed by the specialist.”
noun + prep + adj
07. history of ulcerative
“He has a family history of ulcerative bowel problems.”
noun + prep + adj
08. a flare-up of ulcerative colitis
“She missed work due to a flare-up of ulcerative colitis.”
09. develop ulcerative colitis
“Stress does not cause people to develop ulcerative colitis, but it can worsen it.”
10. diagnose ulcerative colitis
“The specialist used a colonoscopy to diagnose ulcerative colitis.”
11. live with ulcerative colitis
“Thousands of people live with ulcerative colitis and lead active lives.”
12. severe ulcerative colitis
“He was admitted to hospital with severe ulcerative colitis.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun, especially in medical terms like 'ulcerative colitis'.
Real-World Examples
“Both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic inflammatory diseases affecting the digestive tract, which can be both painful and unpredictable, but there are various other reasons people may not be able to control their bladders and bowels.” “Obefazimod is an oral drug being developed for ulcerative colitis, a chronic disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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