A lesion that is eroding away the skin or mucous membrane. Ulcers can have various causes, depending on their location. Ulcers on the skin are usually due to irritation, as in the case of bedsores, and may become inflamed and/or infected as they grow. Ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract were once attributed to stress, but most are now believed to [..]

See: Buruli ulcer.

See: Duodenal ulcer.

A hole in the lining of the esophagus (tube-like organ leading from the throat to the stomach) corroded by the acidic digestive juices secreted by the stomach cells. Ulcer formation is related to H. pyloridus bacteria in the stomach, anti-inflammatory medications, and smoking cigarettes. Ulcer pain may not correlate with the presence or severity of [..]

A hole in the lining of the stomach corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach cells. Ulcer formation is related to H. pyloridus bacteria in the stomach, anti-inflammatory medications, and smoking cigarettes. Ulcer pain may not correlate with the presence or severity of ulceration. Diagnosis is made with barium x-ray [..]

An ulcer in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. Peptic ulcers affect millions of people in the US yearly. Ulcer formation is related to Helicobacter pylori bacteria in the stomach, use of anti-inflammatory medications, and cigarette smoking. Peptic ulcer pain may not correlate with the presence or severity of ulceration. Complication [..]

A skin ulcer that develops in an area in which the circulation is sluggish and the return of venous blood toward the heart is poor. A common location for stasis ulcers is on the ankles. Stasis refers to a stoppage or slowdown in the flow of blood (or other body fluid, such as lymph).

A break on the skin, in the lining of an organ, or on the surface of a tissue. An ulcer forms when the surface cells become inflamed, die, and are shed. Ulcers may be linked to cancer and other diseas [..]

Defect, often associated with inflammation, occurring locally or at the surface of an organ or tissue owing to sloughing of necrotic (see necrosis) tissue.

A defect in the skin or lining of the mouth or intestines resulting from an infectious, malignant, or inflammatory process; examples include peptic (stomach) ulcers and mouth ulcers (canker sores)

A loss of tissue on top, exposing the tissue underneath it.

a local defect or excavation of the surface of an organ or tissue produced by the sloughing of necrotic inflammatory tissue.

c. 1400, from Old French ulcere, from Vulgar Latin ulcerem, from Latin ulcus (genitive ulceris) "ulcer, a sore," figuratively "painful subject," from PIE *elk-es- "wound" [..]

A hole in the stomach caused by excessive partying with scooby whilst at 'the office.'

Pains in mid-chest caused by holes in stomach or upper digestive tract. This damage is caused by excessive scooby use or other excessive partying materials (sometimes at The Office.)

Something that happens when skin starts to deteriorate on the body. IT HURTS, AND THEY SHOULD BURN, THEN BE BURIED, THEN GO BACK TO WHERE THEY CAME FROM. which i hope is not inside my mouth or stomach [..]

A hole in the stomach cause by consuming copious amounts of Cum. The only known crue is ordering milk at a place you would never even guess sold milk

An open sore caused by erosion of the body surface. An ulcer can occur on the inside or outside of the body. The two most common types are mouth ulcers and stomach ulcers.

A lesion that forms on the skin or the mucous membrane, like the lining of the stomach or the duodenum, which can become suppurated and lead to the necrosis of the tissue surrounding it.

an open sore on the skin or inside you

Area of inflammation that opens out to the skin or a mucous surface. Ulna

noun. an erosion of a tissue's exterior, like the digestive tract's mucosal lining.

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Ulcer is a damaged or broken area in a lining of an organ that keeps the organ from functioning like it should. For example, stomach ulcers prevent the stomach lining from keeping stomach acid in the [..]

To see an ulcer in your dream, signifies loss of friends and removal from loved ones. Affairs will remain unsatisfactory. To dream that you have ulcers, denotes that you will become unpopular with your friends by giving yourself up to foolish pleasures.   

An open sore on the skin or a mucous membrane.

(UL-sur) a deep open sore or break in the skin.

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

An ulcer is a crater-like sore on the skin or mucous membrane. Ulcers form when the top layers of skin or tissue have been removed. They can occur in the mouth, stomach, and other parts of the body. U [..]

  An open sore on the external or internal surface of the body, often forming pus.

  A chronic ulcer that appears on pressure areas of skin, in patients confined to bed or otherwise immobilized.

A localized sore in the skin or mucosal surfaces.

A break in the skin; a deep sore. People with diabetes may get ulcers from minor scrapes on the feet or legs, from cuts that heal slowly, or from the rubbing of shoes that do not fit well. Ulcers can become infected.

A break in the skin or other surface that often occurs along with inflammation, infection, or cancerous growth.

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an open sore on external or internal tissues of the body.

An ulcer is a sore on the skin, or the mucosa that line body cavities like the mouth, nose, vagina and rectum. Ulcers occur when damages skin or mucosal tissue fails to heal.

a lesion along the surface of an organ.

A lesion on the surface of the Skin or a mucous surface, produced by the sloughing of inflammatory necrotic Tissue.

A recurrent Disease of the Oral Mucosa of unknown etiology. It is characterized by small White ulcerative lesions, single or multiple, round or oval. Two to eight crops of lesions occur per year, last [..]

A lesion in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues due to Infections by Mycobacterium ulcerans. It was first reported in Uganda, Africa.

Loss of epithelial Tissue from the surface of the Cornea due to progressive erosion and Necrosis of the Tissue; usually caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral Infection.

Acute stress Duodenal Ulcer, usually observed in Patients with extensive third-degree Burns.

A Peptic Ulcer located in the Duodenum.

Lesion on the surface of the Skin of the Foot, usually accompanied by Inflammation. The lesion may become infected or necrotic and is frequently associated with diabetes or Leprosy.

Ulceration of the Skin and underlying structures of the Lower Extremity. About 90% of the cases are due to Venous Insufficiency (Varicose Ulcer), 5% to arterial Disease, and the remaining 5% to other [..]

A well-known complication of Gastroenterostomy. These Ulcers occur at the gastrojejunal anastomosis, mostly on the jejunal side.

A loss of mucous substance of the Mouth showing local excavation of the surface, resulting from the sloughing of inflammatory necrotic Tissue. It is the result of a variety of causes, e.g., Denture ir [..]

Ulcer that occurs in the regions of the Gastrointestinal Tract which come into contact with Gastric Juice containing Pepsin and Gastric Acid. It occurs when there are defects in the Mucosa barrier. Th [..]

An ulceration caused by prolonged Pressure on the Skin and Tissues when one stays in one position for a long period of Time, such as lying in bed. The bony areas of the body are the most frequently af [..]

A malignant Skin Neoplasm that seldom metastasizes but has potentialities for local invasion and destruction. Clinically it is divided into types: nodular, cicatricial, morphaic, and erythematoid (pag [..]

Ulceration of the Gastric Mucosa due to contact with Gastric Juice. It is often associated with Helicobacter pylori Infection or consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).

Skin breakdown or ulceration caused by Varicose Veins in which there is too much Hydrostatic Pressure in the superficial venous system of the leg. Venous Hypertension leads to increased Pressure in th [..]

A lesion on the surface of the skin or a mucous surface, produced by the sloughing of inflammatory necrotic tissue.

A sore of the skin or of a mucous membrane (for instance, the mouth or stomach lining) characterized by erosion and loss of surface tissue.

A lesion in which the tissue surface is eroded away.

an inflamed open sore on the skin

[uhl-ser] A break in the skin, lining of the mouth, or lining of the stomach.

An area of tissue erosion. They are always depressed and are due to irritation. They may become infected and inflamed as they grow.

a lesion of the surface of the skin or a mucous membrane; sometimes occurs in the digestive system

An area of tissue erosion. They are always depressed and are due to irritation. They may become infected and inflamed as they grow.

An area of variable size and depth in which the lining of the GI tract has eroded away.

An ulcer is a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue. Ulcers can result in complete loss of the epidermis and often portions of the dermis and even subcutan [..]

An ulcer is a discontinuity or break in a bodily membrane that impedes normal function of the affected organ. According to Robins's pathology, "ulcer is the breach of the continuity of skin, epitheli [..]

An ulcer is a medical condition caused by a break in a bodily membrane. Ulcer or ulceration may also refer to: Ulcer (dermatology), a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane Fear Factory or Ulceration, [..]