ul·cer

(ŭl′sər)

1. A lesion of the skin or a mucous membrane such as the one lining the stomach or duodenum that is accompanied by formation of pus and necrosis of surrounding tissue, usually resulting from inflammation or ischemia.

2. A corrupting condition or influence.

[Middle English, from Old French ulcere, from Latin ulcus, ulcer-.]

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ulcer

(ˈʌlsə)

1. (Pathology) a disintegration of the surface of the skin or a mucous membrane resulting in an open sore that heals very slowly. See also peptic ulcer

2. a source or element of corruption or evil

[C14: from Latin ulcus; related to Greek helkos a sore]

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ul•cer

(ˈʌl sər)

n.

1. a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue, the formation of pus, etc.

2. peptic ulcer.

3. any corrupting or disrupting condition, element, etc.

[1350–1400; Middle English < Latin ulcer-, s. of ulcus; akin to Greek hélkos]

ul·cer

(ŭl′sər)

An inflamed sore on the skin or on a mucous membrane, as of the mouth or stomach.

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

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

ulceration

lesion - any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part

aphthous ulcer - a blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract

bedsore, decubitus ulcer, pressure sore - a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)

chancroid - infectious venereal ulcer

peptic ulcer, peptic ulceration - an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract

canker sore, canker - an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)

noli-me-tangere - a cancerous ulcer of soft tissue and bone

noma - acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children

ulcer

noun sore, abscess, gathering, peptic ulcer, gumboil In addition to headaches, you may develop stomach ulcers.

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Translations

قُرْحَةقُرْحَه

vřed

mavesår

GeschwürUlcus

έλκος

úlcera llaga

haavaumahaavautuma

ulcère

čir

fekély

sár, særi

ulcera

潰瘍かいよう

궤양

čūla

ulcer

vred

čirgrizlicaгризлицачир

sår

แผลเปื่อย

ülser

ung nhọt

溃疡

ulcer

[ˈʌlsəʳ] N

1. (Med) (internal) → úlcera f; (external) → llaga f
a mouth ulcer → una llaga en la boca

2. (fig) → llaga f

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ulcer

[ˈʌlsə^r] n → ulcère m
a stomach ulcer → un ulcère à l'estomac
a mouth ulcer → un aphteU-lock [ˈjuːlɒk] n → antivol m en U

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ulcer

n (Med) → Geschwür nt; (= stomach ulcer) → Magengeschwür nt; (fig) → Übel nt

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ulcer

[ˈʌlsəʳ] n (gen) → ulcera, ulcerazione f
(stomach) ulcer → ulcera gastrica
mouth ulcer → afta

ulcer

(ˈalsə) noun

a kind of sore that does not heal easily, on the skin or inside the body. a mouth/stomach ulcer.

ulcer

→ قُرْحَة vřed mavesår Geschwür έλκος úlcera haavauma ulcère čir ulcera 潰瘍 궤양 zweer magesår wrzód úlcera язва sår แผลเปื่อย ülser ung nhọt 溃疡

ul·cer

n. úlcera, llaga o lesión en la piel o en la membrana mucosa con desintegración gradual de los tejidos. .

ulcer

n úlcera, llaga; aphthous — afta; decubitus — úlcera de decúbito (form), úlcera por presión, llaga debida a permanecer mucho tiempo sentado o encamado sin cambiar de posición; duodenal — úlcera duodenal or del duodeno; gastric — úlcera gástrica or del estómago; peptic — úlcera péptica; stress — úlcera de estrés

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Table 2 Control Test Traumatic 8 (14.8%) 7 (13%) Trophic ulcer 13 (24.0%) 12 (22.2%) Venous ulcer 7 (13%) 5 (9.3%) Diabetes 18 (33.4%) 20 (37%) Infection 8 (14.8%) 10 (18.5%) Total 54 (100%) 54 (100%) Aetiological distribution (p > 0.05).

ASSESSMENT ON EFFICACY OF TOPICAL NEGATIVE PRESSURE DRESSINGS AGAINST CONVENTIONAL MOIST DRESSINGS

Cornell, "Successful treatment of a metacarpal trophic ulcer utilizing a neurovascular island flap," Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, vol.

Pedicled Instep Flap and Tibial Nerve Reconstruction in a Cynomolgus Monkey [Macaca fascicularis]

This results in a weak push-off and a crouch gait, but more importantly a trophic ulcer of the insensate heel that can lead to calcaneal osteitis and eventually destruction of the calcaneus (Fig.

The orthopaedic management of myelomeningocele

As to autodermoplasty by Parin, in 1-2 years there were 1 (2%) trophic ulcer, 1 (2%) mid-leg amputation due to necrotic suppuration, and 2 (4%) deaths because of cardiovascular insufficiency.

Surgical reconstruction in diabetic foot syndrome

Based on clinical findings and histopathology, a diagnosis of trophic ulcer with ESFA in a treated case of leprosy was made.

The story of a deformed leprous foot

Chronic plantar ulcer, also known trophic ulcer is usually seen in a sensory deficient foot.

Prospective analytical study of assessment of off loading by Total Contact Cast in treatment of non healing plantar ulcers in anaesthetic foot

Two children with LL disease had florid Type 2 reaction at presentation and they suffered from recurrent episodes of erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL).Visible deformities were present in five patients (8*19%), three patients had more than one type; trophic ulcer was present in three children, claw hands and foot drop in two and three patients respectively.

Childhood leprosy in the post-elimination phase: data from a tertiary health care Hospital in the Karnataka state of South India

Reason for consultation at the time of the study Presenting features at the time of study All patients n (%) Opinion on treatment adequacy 42 (21.2) Deformity 38 (19.2) Trophic ulcer 20 (10.1) Patch 20 (10.1) Type 1 reaction 19 (9.6) Type 2 reaction 18 (9.1) Paresthesias 11 (5.6) Swelling of the hands and/or feet/infiltrations 10 (5.1) Dermatological problem unrelated to leprosy 8 (4.0) Sensory loss 6 (3.0) Others 6 (3.0) Total 198 (100.0) Table 2.

Health care utilisation in Indian leprosy patients in the era of elimination

of Duration Percentage Cases of Cases 1 Traumatic Ulcer 8 3-6 Months 26.66% 2 Diabetic Ulcer 6 6 Months 20% -1 Years 3 Trophic Ulcer 6 3-5 yrs.

Collagen dressing: a prospective randomized trial of collagen sheet as a biological dressing and its role in the chronic non-healing wounds

Exclusion criteria of the study were ischemic ulcer, malignant ulcers, decubitus ulcers, trophic ulcers, patients with osteomyelitis, chronic renal failure, autoimmune disorders and those on cytotoxic drugs/corticosteroids, or any immunosuppressive medication.

Microbiological and clinical response of superoxidized solution versus povidone iodine in the management of lower limb ulcers