ulceration

noun

ul·cer·a·tion ˌəl-sə-ˈrā-shən

: the process of becoming ulcerated : the state of being ulcerated

: ulcer

ulcerative

ˈəl-sə-ˌrā-tiv

ˈəls-rə-

ˈəl-sə-rə-

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Today, it is covered by most insurance plans, because it is recognized as a beneficial procedure to prevent ulceration and blood clots. —

Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 May 2023 Xylazine can cause severe, necrotic skin ulcerations in humans and the rotting may lead to amputation, according to the DEA. —

Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2023 Additionally, NSAIDs can lead to serious gastrointestinal damage, including bleeding, ulceration, and fatal perforation of the stomach and intestine. —

Chris Smith, BGR, 3 June 2022 The condition usually starts with red or purple discoloration, and the skin may become raised or develop ulcerations, according to Freeman. —

NBC News, 22 Apr. 2020 The cutting can cause pain, shock, hemorrhage, tetanus or infection, urine retention, ulceration of the genital region and injury to adjacent tissue, wound infection, urinary infection, fever and septicemia. —

Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 14 Jan. 2020 Mild ulcerations indicated that the plastic had been stuck there for some time. —

David Doubilet, National Geographic, 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, 22 Jan. 2018 Perhaps the rectal wall could suffer some ulceration or reaction to the gel. —

Dr. Jared Heiner, idahostatesman, 19 Feb. 2018 See More

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