ulcer

noun

a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue

Roots

ulcusulcer- · Latin · sore, ulcer

Synonyms for ulcer

ulcerationn abscessn gastritisn esophagitisn lesionn diverticulitisn colitisn blistern duodenitis pustulen

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Where does ulcer come from?

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