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ulcer

noun as in an internal or external sore

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noun as in inflammatory condition

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The man had been in Golden State Annex and Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center and during detention developed ulcers in his mouth.

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Squirrels carry some diseases that can be transmitted to humans, including Lyme disease and tularemia, which causes flu-like symptoms and skin ulcers.

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The animals are treated with a mix of antibiotics, gastroprotectants to address stomach ulcers, and bagged fluids to help stabilize the kidneys.

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In some cases, chronic venous insufficiency can also cause painful cramps, spasms and leg ulcers.

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While we get ulcers worrying about jobs, bills and whether or not our fire insurance will be revoked, they are throwing fits over who sits where in the car or why their T-shirt feels scratchy.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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