ulceration
/ (ˌʌlsəˈreɪʃən) /
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noun
the development or formation of an ulcer
an ulcer or an ulcerous condition
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Words nearby ulceration
Ulan Ude, Ulbricht, ULCC, ulcer, ulcerate, ulceration, ulcerative, ulcerative colitis, ulcerative stomatitis, ulcerogenic, ulceromembranous gingivitis
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ulceration
[ ŭl′sə-rā′shən ]
n.
Development of an ulcer.
An ulcer or an ulcerous condition.
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