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