ulceration
noun
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Definition of ulceration
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Other Words from ulceration
ulcerative
\ 藞蓹l-s蓹-藢r膩-tiv
, 藞蓹ls-r蓹- , 藞蓹l-s蓹-r蓹- \
adjective
, 藞蓹ls-r蓹- , 藞蓹l-s蓹-r蓹- \
adjective
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Mild ulcerations indicated that the plastic had been stuck there for some time. — David Doubilet, National Geographic, "How a Seal Pup Died With a Plastic Wrapper in Its Stomach," 31 May 2018 This deformity can eventually lead to open sores or ulcerations, which if left untreated could result in amputation. — Orthocincy - Vincent J. Sammarco, Cincinnati.com, "Treatment for Charcot Foot Disease," 22 Jan. 2018 Perhaps the rectal wall could suffer some ulceration or reaction to the gel. — Dr. Jared Heiner, idahostatesman, "New treatment offers relief to prostate cancer patients | Idaho Statesman," 19 Feb. 2018 Chronic desiccation, or extreme dryness, of the eye鈥檚 surface can result in scarring and even infectious ulceration. — Andrea K. Mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, "Dry eye can be an annoying, but treatable condition," 2 Nov. 2017 Untreated, severe dry eye disease can result in scarring, ulceration, infection and even perforation of the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye that protects the iris, pupil and anterior chamber and accounts for much of the eye鈥檚 optical power. — Jane E. Brody, idahostatesman, "Take steps to minimize irritation from dry eyes," 4 Aug. 2017 Untreated, severe dry eye disease can result in scarring, ulceration, infection and even perforation of the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye that protects the iris, pupil and anterior chamber and accounts for much of the eye鈥檚 optical power. — Jane E. Brody, idahostatesman, "Take steps to minimize irritation from dry eyes," 4 Aug. 2017 Untreated, severe dry eye disease can result in scarring, ulceration, infection and even perforation of the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye that protects the iris, pupil and anterior chamber and accounts for much of the eye鈥檚 optical power. — Jane E. Brody, New York Times, "Dry Eyes Deserve Attention," 31 July 2017 Within days, breathing became more onerous and the weeping ulcerations on his feet became rawer; there was blood draining from his right foot now, and a terrible odor. — Jon Mooallem, New York Times, "One Man鈥檚 Quest to Change the Way We Die," 3 Jan. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ulceration.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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