ulceración

Definitions of ulceración
  1. noun
    a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
    synonyms: llaga, úlcera
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    llaga, úlcera
    a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
    úlcera péptica
    an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract
    cancro, cáncer, llaga, úlcera
    an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)
    úlcera de estómago, úlcera gástrica
    a peptic ulcer of the stomach
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