Glossary

Ulcer

Ulcer

Ulkus·Also: Geschwür

An ulcer is a sore, that is, a deep defect of the skin or mucous membrane that heals poorly. Well-known examples are the gastric ulcer and the «open leg» in circulatory disorders.

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