Definition of Ulcers. Meaning of Ulcers. Synonyms of Ulcers

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Definition of Ulcers

Ulcer
Ulcer Ul"cer, n. [F. ulc[`e]re, L. ulcus, gen. ulceris, akin to Gr. ?.] 1. (Med.) A solution of continuity in any of the soft parts of the body, discharging purulent matter, found on a surface, especially one of the natural surfaces of the body, and originating generally in a constitutional disorder; a sore discharging pus. It is distinguished from an abscess, which has its beginning, at least, in the depth of the tissues. 2. Fig.: Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character. Cold ulcer (Med.), an ulcer on a finger or toe, due to deficient circulation and nutrition. In such cases the extremities are cold.
Ulcer
Ulcer Ul"cer, v. t. To ulcerate. [R.] --Fuller.

Meaning of Ulcers from wikipedia

- ****ociated with chronic gastritis "Definition & Facts for Peptic Ulcers (Stomach Ulcers) | NIDDK". National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney...
- probability of getting peptic ulcers; however, it can still delay ulcer healing for those who already have a peptic ulcer. Peptic ulcers caused by NSAIDs differ...
- cause. Rarely, a mouth ulcer that does not heal may be a sign of oral cancer. These ulcers may form individually or multiple ulcers may appear at once (i...
- transformed to a skin ulcer, commonly known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers. Ulcers often become infected, and pus forms. Skin ulcers appear as open craters...
- failure and amyloidosis. Pressure ulcers are also painful, with individuals of all ages and all stages of pressure ulcers reporting pain.[citation needed]...
- testing." Venous ulcers are wounds that are thought to occur due to improper functioning of venous valves, usually of the legs (hence leg ulcers).: 846  They...
- Refractory corneal ulcers are superficial ulcers that heal poorly and tend to recur. They are also known as indolent ulcers or Boxer ulcers. They are believed...
- bleeding. These ulcers can be caused by shock, sepsis, trauma or other conditions and are found in patients with chronic illnesses. These ulcers are a significant...
- tropical ulcers. Sometimes outbreaks can occur; one was recorded in Tanzania in sugarcane workers cutting the crops while barefoot. Tropical ulcers can also...
- both the ulcer and the surrounding inflamed tissue). Some ulcers may recur in the same location. Many patients choose to live with the ulcers and treat...