ulceration
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ul·cer·a·tion
(ŭl′sə-rā′shən)n.
1. Development of an ulcer.
2. An ulcer or an ulcerous condition.
ulceration
(ˌʌlsəˈreɪʃən)n
1. (Pathology) the development or formation of an ulcer
2. (Pathology) an ulcer or an ulcerous condition
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Noun | 1. | ![]() 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 |
2. | ![]() biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms |
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ulceration
n (= process) → Geschwürbildung f; (of wound) → Vereiterung f; (= state) → Geschwüre pl, → Vereiterung f
ul·cer·a·tion
n. ulceración, supuración; proceso de formación de una úlcera.