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Noun: ulcer  úl-su(r)
  1. A circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
    "He developed a painful stomach ulcer due to stress";
    - ulceration

Derived forms: ulcers

Type of: lesion

Encyclopedia: Ulcer