Canker (Noun)
Meaning 1
A pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of; "racism is a pestilence at the heart of the nation"; "according to him, I was the canker in their midst".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
An ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a painful canker on the inside of her lower lip.
- Avoiding acidic or spicy foods can help soothe the discomfort of a canker on the tongue.
- Recurring cankers in the mouth can be a symptom of an underlying health issue.
- When treating a canker, it's essential to keep the area clean and apply a topical anesthetic.
- A cold sore is often confused with a canker, but they are two distinct types of oral ulcers.
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Meaning 3
A fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.