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ulceration

ul·ce·ra·tion

UK/ˌʌlsəˈɹeɪʃən/ US/ˌʌlsɜrˈeɪʃʌn/ 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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2.

the process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated

Origin

From ulcer + -ation.

Phrases

  • lupoid form of groin ulceration
  • serpiginous ulceration of the groin

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