This is the 18487th most frequent Russian word.
язвы
"Yazvy" (язвы) in English translates to "ulcers" or "sores."
The word 'язвы' (ulcers) is used here in a medical context, referring to physical wounds caused by pressure or other factors.
На его спине появились язвы из-за долгого лежания.
Ulcers appeared on his back due to prolonged lying.
Here, 'язвы' is again used medically, referring to visible sores that evoke worry about health concerns.
Ее язвы на фоне загара вызывали беспокойство.
Her ulcers visible against her tan caused concern.
In this usage, 'язва' is metaphorical, describing the factory as an environmental blight or harm to the city.