Category:Ulcer

Ul"cer, n. Etym: [f. ulcère, l. ulcus, gen. ulceris, akin to gr.

1. (med.)

Defn: a solution of continuity in any of the soft parts of the body, Discharging purulent matter, found on a surface, especially one of The natural surfaces of the body, and originating generally in a Constitutional disorder; a sore discharging pus. It is distinguished From an abscess, which has its beginning, at least, in the depth of The tissues.

2. Fig.: Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice In character. Cold ulcer (med.), an ulcer on a finger or toe, due to Deficient circulation and nutrition. In such cases the extremities Are cold.

Ulcer Ul"cer, v. t.

Defn: to ulcerate. [r.] Fuller.