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ulcer

ul·cer

UK/ˈʌlsə/ US/ˈʌlsɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue

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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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