Ulceration
Of lesion. May also be referred to as ulcer.
A circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue.
This concept's ID is @1~71571
Contains
- peptic ulcer
An ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract.
- bedsore
A chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patient...
- aphthous ulcer
A blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract.
- chancroid
Infectious venereal ulcer.
- noli-me-tangere
A cancerous ulcer of soft tissue and bone.
- canker
An ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth).
- noma
Acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished...