ulceration
ulceration · ulcerations
The development of an ulcerThe development of an ulcer.
/ˌʌlsəˈɹeɪʃən/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The development of an ulcer.
the process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated
(countable, uncountable)An ulcerous condition.
Translations
2 languagesForms
plural: ulcerations| Singular | ulceration |
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regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue:ulcer
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedulcerate
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable