Look up: Ulcer

1. Ulcer
   A rupture in the body's tissue, skin or membrane; usually associated with the stomach lining and its subsequent pain and injury.
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2. ulcer
   [n] - a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
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3. Ulcer
   A break in the skin or in the lining of the digestive tract (gut) that fails to heal naturally. Examples of ulcers include pressure sores on the skin and stomach ulcers on the lining of the stomach.
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4. ulcer
   Defect, often associated with inflammation, occurring locally or at the surface of an organ or tissue owing to sloughing of necrotic (see ulceration noun a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
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5. ulcer
   (ul´sәr) a local defect, or excavation of the surface of an organ or tissue, produced by sloughing of necrotic inflammatory tissue. adj., ul´cerative, ul´cerous., adj.
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6. Ulcer
   • (n.) A solution of continuity in any of the soft parts of the body, discharging purulent matter, found on a surface, especially one of the natural surfaces of the body, and originating generally in a constitutional disorder; a sore discharging pus. It is distinguished from an abscess, which h...
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7. ulcer
   a lesion or sore on the skin or mucous membrane resulting from the gradual disintegration of surface epithelial tissue. An ulcer may be superficial, ... [11 related articles]
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8. ulcer
   (L. ulcus; Gr. helkosis) a local defect, or excavation, of the surface of an organ or tissue; which is produced by the sloughing of inflammatory necrotic tissue.
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9. ulcer
   ulcer 1. A lesion of the skin or a mucous membrane; such as, the one lining the stomach or duodenum which is accompanied by formation of pus and necrosis of surrounding tissue, usually resulting from inflammation or ischemia (inadequate blood supply [circulation] to a local area because of a blockag...
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10. ulcer
    A lesion (wound/injury) on the surface of the skin or mucous surface
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11. ulcer
    ulcer, open sore or circumscribed erosion, usually slow to heal, on the skin or mucous membranes. It may develop as a result of injury; because of a circulatory disturbance, e.g., in varicose veins or after prolonged bed rest; or in association with such diseases as tuberculosis, syphilis, or lepros...
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12. Ulcer
    An ulcer is a break in the skin; a deep sore; or a sore on the skin surface or on the stomach lining that can become infected. People with diabetes may get ulcers from minor scrapes on the feet or legs, from cuts that heal slowly, or from the rubbing of shoes that do not fit well.
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13. ulcer
    Type: Term Pronunciation: ŭl′sĕr Definitions: 1. A lesion through the skin or a mucous membrane resulting from loss of tissue, usually with inflammation. Synonyms: ulcus See: erosion
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14. ulcer
    Any persistent breach in a body surface (skin or mucous membrane). It may be caused by infection, irritation, or tumour and is often inflamed. Common ulcers include aphthous (mouth), gastric (stomach), duodenal, decubitus ulcers (pressure sores), and those complicating varicose veins. Treatment of u...
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15. Ulcer
    A focal loss of the top 2 layers of skin, the dermis and epidermis. Ulcers heal with scarring. Also Known As: aphthous ulcers, chancroid, decubitus ulcers, pyoderma gangrenosum, syphillis, chancre, stasis ulcers.
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16. Ulcer
    A lesion with greater than 50% surface area ulceration.
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