"ulceration" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

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: ulcer
The process of ulcer formation;
The process of becoming ulcerated (synset 113591986)
is a type of: biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms