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Ulcer

see synonyms of ulcer

Noun

1. ulcer, ulceration

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

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Ulcer

see synonyms of ulcer
noun
1. 
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

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Ulcer

see synonyms of ulcer
noun
1. 
an open sore (other than a wound) on the skin or some mucous membrane, as the lining of the stomach (peptic ulcer), characterized by the disintegration of the tissue and, often, the discharge of pus
2. 
any corrupting or festering condition or influence

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Ulcer

see synonyms of ulcer
n.
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.

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