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What is a correct pronunciation?

What is a correct pronunciation?

Pronunciation is the way in which a word or a language is spoken. This may refer to generally agreed-upon sequences of sounds used in speaking a given word or language in a specific dialect (“correct pronunciation”) or simply the way a particular individual speaks a word or language.

What does ulcer mean?

What is an ulcer? Ulcers are sores on the lining of your stomach or small intestine. Sores also could be on your esophagus (throat). Most ulcers are located in the small intestine. These ulcers are called duodenal ulcers.

What are synonyms of ulcer?

synonyms for ulcer

  • abscess.
  • lesion.
  • boil.
  • canker.
  • carbuncle.
  • pustule.
  • peptic ulcer.

What is the correct pronunciation of esophagus?

noun, plural e·soph·a·gi [ih-sof-uh-jahy, gahy, ee-sof-].

What is an ulcer in stomach?

Ulcers. A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of your stomach, small intestine or esophagus. A peptic ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer. A duodenal ulcer is a peptic ulcer that develops in the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). An esophageal ulcer occurs in the lower part of your esophagus.

Is it pronounced zeebra or zebra?

The pronunciation of zebra in English varies between British English and American English. In the UK zebra is pronounced as zeh-bruh, with a short e, so without the “ee” sound. In the US, zebra is pronounced as zee-bruh, so with a long “e”.

What is ulcer on skin?

A skin ulcer is an open sore caused by poor blood flow. Good blood flow is necessary for wound healing. But if you have blood circulation problems, minor injuries can’t heal properly. Over time, an injury can turn into a skin ulcer. If an ulcer becomes infected, it should be treated quickly.

Is ulcer caused by hunger?

Unexplained hunger: It is also common for someone with ulcer to feel hunger pangs after only a couple of hours from eating a full meal. These are not hunger pangs, but rather ulcer pains, that are caused by increased digestive juices.

What are the types of ulcer?

3 Common Types of Ulcers

  • Peptic Ulcer. Peptic ulcers are ulcers that develop in the stomach lining or small intestine.
  • Duodenal Ulcer. Duodenal ulcers are a type of peptic ulcer that form in the upper small intestine.
  • Esophageal Ulcer.
  • Gastroenterologist in MN.

What is an ulcer made of?

An ulcer (/ˈʌlsər/; from Latin ulcus, “ulcer, sore”) is a break in the skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue and the disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue. A mucosal ulcer is an ulcer which specifically occurs on a mucous membrane.