Ulceration (Noun)
Meaning 1
A circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's symptoms of abdominal pain and bleeding were caused by a stomach ulceration that had been slowly growing over time.
- After several months of radiation therapy, the patient developed severe ulceration in the lining of her esophagus.
- The skin ulceration on the diabetic patient's foot refused to heal, leading to further complications and amputation risks.
- A gastroscopy revealed extensive ulceration in the duodenum, which explained the patient's persistent stomach pain and discomfort.
- Chronic smoking had caused severe ulceration in the mucous membranes of the patient's mouth and throat.
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Meaning 2
The process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Gastric acid may slow the healing of existing ulcers and lead to ulceration.
- The erosion of the lining of the esophagus due to chronic acid reflux is a common cause of ulceration.
- The foot care nurse noted signs of ulceration on the patient's toes and recommended a treatment plan to prevent further damage.
- The doctor explained to the patient that the ulceration of her stomach lining was likely caused by a bacterial infection.
- After a few days of neglecting to change his wound dressing, the patient's wound began to show signs of ulceration.