Ulcer
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| Ulcer | |
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| Term | Ulcer |
| Short definition | Ulcer - (pronounced) (UL ser) A tear in the skin, in the lining of an organ, or on the surface of a tissue. An ulcer develops when the surface cells become inflamed, die, and are shed. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Ulcer - (pronounced) (UL ser) A tear in the skin, in the lining of an organ, or on the surface of a tissue. An ulcer develops when the surface cells become inflamed, die, and are shed. Ulcers can be linked to cancer and other diseases
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