Definitions of ulceration
the process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated
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biological process, organic processa process occurring in living organisms
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biological process, organic process
a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
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aphthous ulcera blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract
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bedsore, decubitus ulcer, pressure sorea chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
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chancroidinfectious venereal ulcer
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peptic ulcer, peptic ulcerationan ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract
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canker, canker sorean ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)
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noli-me-tangerea cancerous ulcer of soft tissue and bone
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nomaacute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children
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duodenal ulcera peptic ulcer of the duodenum
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gastric ulcera peptic ulcer of the stomach
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lesionany localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
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