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Ulcer Definition & Meaning

ulcer
noun
  1. a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue

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What does ulcer mean?
a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
What part of speech is ulcer?
Ulcer is a noun.

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