ulcer
ul·cer
noun
1.
a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
Origin
From Old French ulcere, from Latin ulcus. Doublet of ulcus.
Phrases
- Aden ulcer
- aphthous ulcer
- Buruli ulcer
- cold ulcer
- Cushing ulcer
- decubitus ulcer
- duodenal ulcer
- esophageal ulcer
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