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ulceration

British  
/ ˌʌlsəˈreɪʃən /

noun

  1. the development or formation of an ulcer

  2. an ulcer or an ulcerous condition

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Ulceration limited to the epiglottis may justify amputation of the projecting portion or excision of only the ulcerated area.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier

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

There is a chapter with the title, "Against Ulceration of the Bladder or the Kidneys."

From Old-Time Makers of Medicine The Story of The Students And Teachers of the Sciences Related to Medicine During the Middle Ages by Walsh, James Joseph

Ulceration follows, and insects—especially flies, which are a great pest in Malta—carry the virus from one person to another, creating, in warm weather, an epidemic of sore eyes.

From The Story of Malta by Ballou, Maturin Murray

Ulceration or gangrene of the parts may develop, and whole extremities may shrivel up.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various