Ulcer

Definition:

  • (n.) 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.
  • (n.) Fig.: Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character.
  • (v. t.) To ulcerate.

Compare ulcer with other words:

abscess vs. ulcer

ulcer vs. ulcered

anaplerotic vs. ulcer

cacoethes vs. ulcer

crapaudine vs. ulcer

mobile vs. ulcer

fossette vs. ulcer

ulcer vs. ulcerated

aegilops vs. ulcer

rupia vs. ulcer

kibe vs. ulcer

laceration vs. ulcer

ulcer vs. ulcerative

ulcer vs. ulcerous

ulcer vs. ulceration

ulcer vs. ulcerate

infection vs. ulcer

inflammation vs. ulcer

abrasion vs. ulcer

maintained vs. ulcer

initial vs. ulcer

skin vs. ulcer

eye vs. ulcer

open vs. ulcer

slough vs. ulcer

issue vs. ulcer

sore vs. ulcer

digest vs. ulcer

canker vs. ulcer

indolent vs. ulcer

reflux vs. ulcer

ulcer vs. wound

lesion vs. ulcer

illustrated vs. ulcer