Wound Care Glossary

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noun A sore on the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue

  • The patient was diagnosed with a peptic ulcer and prescribed medication.
  • My aunt has an ulcer from stress and has to watch what she eats.
  • I heard eating spicy food gives you ulcers, so be careful.
  • The ulcer of debt continued to grow as he ignored his financial responsibilities.