Medical Definition of Phagedenic ulcer
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A rapidly spreading ulcer attended by the formation of extensive sloughing.
Synonym: perambulating ulcer, sloughing ulcer, ulcus ambulans.
Origin: L. Phagedaena, Gr Phago, To eat.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Phagedenic Ulcer
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