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ulceration

DEFINITIONS OF: ulceration

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n the process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated

Type of:
biological process, organic process
a process occurring in living organisms

n a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue

Synonyms:
ulcer
Types:
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aphthous ulcer
a blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract
bedsore, decubitus ulcer, pressure sore
a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
chancroid
infectious venereal ulcer
peptic ulcer, peptic ulceration
an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract
canker, canker sore
an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)
noli-me-tangere
a cancerous ulcer of soft tissue and bone
noma
acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children
duodenal ulcer
a peptic ulcer of the duodenum
gastric ulcer
a peptic ulcer of the stomach
Type of:
lesion
any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
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