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ulcer in Indonesian

ulcer in Indonesian is borok, sariawan, tukak — ulcer means an open, slow-healing sore on the skin or inside the body, often caused by irritation or infection.

ulcer in Indonesian

borok
noun
(figurative) Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character.
sariawan
noun
(figurative) Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character.
tukak
noun
(figurative) Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character.
ulkus
noun
(figurative) Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character.

What does "ulcer" mean?

  1. noun An open, slow-healing sore on the skin or inside the body, often caused by irritation or infection.
    "The doctor diagnosed a stomach ulcer after months of abdominal pain."
  2. noun Something corrupting or eating away at a person, situation, or organisation, likened to an open sore.
    "Corruption had become an ulcer at the heart of the government."

ulcer in a sentence

  • The doctor diagnosed a stomach ulcer after months of abdominal pain.
  • Stress and certain bacteria can both contribute to peptic ulcers.
  • Corruption had become an ulcer at the heart of the government.

Common Indonesian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "ulcer" in Indonesian?

"ulcer" in Indonesian is borok, sariawan, tukak. ulcer means: An open, slow-healing sore on the skin or inside the body, often caused by irritation or infection.

How do you use "ulcer" in a sentence?

Example: "The doctor diagnosed a stomach ulcer after months of abdominal pain." In Indonesian, "ulcer" is borok, sariawan, tukak.

Are there other ways to say "ulcer" in Indonesian?

Yes — Indonesian has 4 translations listed for "ulcer": borok, sariawan, tukak, ulkus.

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