Ulceration

The process or fact of being eroded away, as by an ulcer.

In medicine, Ulceration may refer to:

· Ulcer (dermatology), a discontinuity of the skin (see also Decubitus Ulcer).
· Oral Ulcer, an open sore inside the mouth.
· Peptic Ulcer, a discontinuity of the gastrointestinal mucosa.
· Corneal Ulcer, an inflammatory or infective condition of the cornea.
· Venous Ulcer, a wound thought to occur due to improper functioning of valves in the veins.
· Genital Ulcer, an ulcer located on the genital area.


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