ulceration

noun — 2 senses

ulceration

noun

/ˌʌlsəˈɹeɪʃən/

Etymology From ulcer + -ation.

1

The development of an ulcer.

  • Chronic venous disease includes cosmetically undesirable telangiectasias, varicose veins, venous ulceration, and claudication.2008, Mary E. Klingensmith, The Washington Manual of Surgery, page 327:
2

An ulcerous condition.

Derived terms
lupoid form of groin ulceration, microulceration, reulceration, serpiginous ulceration of the groin

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