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Definition of Ulcer
1. Noun. A circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue.
Generic synonyms: Lesion
Specialized synonyms: Aphthous Ulcer, Bedsore, Decubitus Ulcer, Pressure Sore, Chancroid, Peptic Ulcer, Peptic Ulceration, Canker, Canker Sore, Noli-me-tangere, Noma
Derivative terms: Ulcerate, Ulcerate, Ulcerous
Definition of Ulcer
1. n. A solution of continuity in any of the soft parts of the body, discharging purulent matter, found on a surface, especially one of the natural surfaces of the body, and originating generally in a constitutional disorder; a sore discharging pus. It is distinguished from an abscess, which has its beginning, at least, in the depth of the tissues.
2. v. t. To ulcerate.
Definition of Ulcer
1. Noun. (pathology) An open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ulcer
1. to affect with an ulcer (a type of lesion) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Ulcer
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