ulcus

Definitions of ulcus
  1. noun
    a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
    synonyms: etterwond, verzwering, zweer
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    types:
    chancroïd
    infectious venereal ulcer
    hoefkanker, straalkanker, waterkanker
    an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)
  2. noun
    symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
    synonyms: abces, etterbuil, ettergezwel, etterzak, verzwering, zweer
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    type of:
    symptoom, ziekteverschijnsel
    (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
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