ulceration
Britishnoun
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the development or formation of an ulcer
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an ulcer or an ulcerous condition
Example Sentences
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Ulceration of the throat should always be carefully looked for, and if present investigated to ascertain whether it is simple, diphtheritic, or syphilitic.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Ulceration of the cartilage and caries of the articular surfaces are common accompaniments.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Treatment of Acute and Subacute Inflammation and Ulceration of the Esophagus.—Bismuth subnitrate in doses of about one gramme, given dry on the tongue and swallowed without water, has a local antiseptic and protective action.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier
Ulceration may follow trauma by instrument, foreign body, or corrosive.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier
Ulceration or imperfect healing of the navel, 201.
From The Maternal Management of Children, in Health and Disease by Bull, Thomas
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