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English noun: ulceration

1. ulceration (state) a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue


Synonymsulcer


Broader (hypernym)lesion


Narrower (hyponym)aphthous ulcer, bedsore, canker, canker sore, chancroid, decubitus ulcer, noli-me-tangere, noma, peptic ulcer, peptic ulceration, pressure sore

2. ulceration (process) the process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated


Broader (hypernym)biological process, organic process









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