Ulcer (UHL-ser) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Ulcer (UHL-ser)? A break on the skin, in the lining of an organ, or on the surface of a tissue. An ulcer forms when the surface cells become inflamed, die, and are shed. Ulcers may be linked to cancer and other diseases.

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