潰瘍(かいよう)

かいよう
noun
ulcer
1. ulcer; open sore on a body surface or lining
An open lesion or sore that forms on the surface of an organ or tissue, especially the lining of the stomach or intestines. Used in medical contexts.
胃(い)潰瘍(かいよう)と診断(しんだん)された。
I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer.
潰瘍(かいよう)が悪化(あっか)して入院(にゅういん)することになった。
The ulcer worsened and I had to be hospitalized.
胃(い)潰瘍(かいよう)はストレスや暴飲暴食(ぼういんぼうしょく)が原因(げんいん)になることが多(おお)い。
Gastric ulcers are often caused by stress and excessive eating and drinking.

Standard medical term for ulcers of various types.

COMMON TYPES:

  • 胃(い)潰瘍(かいよう): gastric ulcer
  • 十二指腸(じゅうにしちょう)潰瘍(かいよう): duodenal ulcer
  • 口内(こうない)潰瘍(かいよう): oral ulcer, mouth sore
  • 皮膚(ひふ)潰瘍(かいよう): skin ulcer

NOTE: The homophone 海洋(かいよう) (ocean) has the same pronunciation — context distinguishes them.

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