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

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  • peptic ulcer 2 facts

    An ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract.

  • bedsore 0 facts

    A chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patient...

  • aphthous ulcer 0 facts

    A blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract.

  • chancroid 0 facts

    Infectious venereal ulcer.

  • noli-me-tangere 0 facts

    A cancerous ulcer of soft tissue and bone.

  • canker 0 facts

    An ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth).

  • noma 0 facts

    Acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished...