ulcerogenesis

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noun

The generation of ulcers.

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Meanings

nounulcerogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe generation of ulcers.

    This suggests that ZnPPIX counteracting protective effect of CORM-2 against ethanol ulcerogenesis cannot be explained by inhibitory effect of ZnPPIX on HO-1 enzyme expression and the mechanism of action of this compound in the stomach injured by ethanol should be further investigated.

    2015 October 14, “Carbon Monoxide (CO) Released from Tricarbonyldichlororuthenium (II) Dimer (CORM-2) in Gastroprotection against Experimental Ethanol-Induced Gastric Damage”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Origin

From ulcer + -o- + -genesis.

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ulcerogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ulcerogenesis

MLA

“ulcerogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ulcerogenesis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ulcerogenesis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ulcerogenesis.

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