ulceration

Other forms: ulcerations

Definitions of ulceration

1. noun

   the process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated
   type of:

   biological process, organic process

   a process occurring in living organisms
2. noun

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

   types:

   aphthous ulcer

   a blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract

   bedsore, decubitus ulcer, pressure sore

   a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)

   chancroid

   infectious venereal ulcer

   peptic ulcer, peptic ulceration

   an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract

   canker, canker sore

   an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)

   noli-me-tangere

   a cancerous ulcer of soft tissue and bone

   noma

   acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children

   duodenal ulcer

   a peptic ulcer of the duodenum

   gastric ulcer

   a peptic ulcer of the stomach

   type of:

   lesion

   any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part