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English noun: ulcer

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


Synonymsulceration


Broader (hypernym)lesion


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









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