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canker sore vs. ulcer

noun

Pathology.
  1. an ulceration of a mucous membrane, especially of the mouth.

[uhl-ser] / ˈʌl sər /

noun

  1. Pathology. a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue, the formation of pus, etc.

  2. peptic ulcer.

  3. any chronically corrupting or disrupting condition, element, etc.