Definitions for: Ulceration

[n] the process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated
[n] a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue

Webster (1913) Definition: Ul`cer*a"tion, n. [L. ulceratio: cf. F.
ulc['e]ration.] (Med.)
The process of forming an ulcer, or of becoming ulcerous; the
state of being ulcerated; also, an ulcer.

Synonyms: ulcer

See Also: aphthous ulcer, bedsore, biological process, canker, chancroid, decubitus ulcer, lesion, noli-me-tangere, noma, organic process, peptic ulcer, peptic ulceration, pressure sore

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