Geschwür

ulcer

noun ge-SHVUER Rare

Also means

abscess

Usage Note

Geschwür is an ulcer or festering sore, as in Magengeschwür (stomach ulcer). It implies an open, often suppurating lesion, distinct from the closed swelling of a Geschwulst (tumour).

Examples

"Das Magengeschwür verursachte ihm starke Schmerzen."

Natural Translation

The stomach ulcer caused him severe pain.

Literal Translation

The stomach-ulcer caused him strong pains.

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