ulcer

1. A circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue (synset 114235091)
   is a type of: lesion - any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
   subtypes:

   • 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, canker sore - 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
   same as: ulceration

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