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Ulcer
Meaning
Noun
●
In Pathology:
An
open
sore
of the
skin
,
eyes
or
mucous membrane
, often
caused
by an
initial
abrasion
and
generally
maintained
by an
inflammation
and/or
an infection.
●
In Pathology:
Peptic ulcer.
●
Anything that
festers
and
corrupts
like an
open
sore
; a
vice
in character.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
ulcer
English
ulcus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
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Abscess
Infection
Aneurysm
Inflammation
Lesion
Cyst
Embolism
Disease
Wound
Tumor
Sores
Edema
Tumour
Hernia
Injury
Oedema
Hemorrhoids
Bleeding
Acne
Wounds
Hematoma
Amputation
Pain
Lesions
Infections
Scar
Cancer
Dermatitis
Gastritis
Fracture
Illness
Incision
Artery
Fistula
Clot
Carcinoma
Erythema
Thrombus
Fibrosis
Earache
Hemorrhage
Anal Fissure
Blood Clot
Canker Sore
Pressure Sores
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