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.
Fig.: Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character.
An open sore on the skin unpasteurised food or drink that has not been pasteurised. Pasteurisation is a process of heating which destroys harmful bacteria
a break in the skin or a mucous membrane. It may be slow to heal and is associated with inflammation.
A hole in the skin or other tissues.
an open sore that occurs on the skin or on a mucous membrane because of the destruction of surface tissue
An open sore on the skin or mucous membrane characterized by the disintegration of the tissue and often the discharge of pus (leishmaniasis, amebiasis, Dracunculus infections).
The term “peptic” ulcer distinguishes this condition from ulcerations that affect other parts of the body. Peptic ulcers are erosions in the stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). These ulcers often bleed and may cause sharp burning pain in the area of the stomach or just below it. Peptic ulcer should never be treated without proper diagnosis. Peptic ulcer is often caused by infection from Helicobacter pylori. People with peptic ulcer due to infection should discuss conventional treatment directed toward eradicating the infection—a combination of antibiotics and bismuth—with a medical doctor. Ulcers can also be caused or exacerbated by stress, alcohol, smoking, and dietary factors.
a localized removal of dead or inflamed tissue in the upper layers of tissue of an organ or tissue, often circular.
Loss of epidermis with loss of integrity of the basement membrane. By definition, at least the superficial dermis is involved, and healing occurs by granulation; often with scar formation.
Round, crater-like lesion of the skin or mucous membrane resulting from tissue death. Accompanies some inflammatory, infectious or cancerous conditions.
An area of tissue erosion, for example, of the skin or lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Due to the erosion, an ulcer is concave. It is always depressed below the level of the surrounding tissue. Ulcers can have diverse causes. Ulcers on the skin are often due to irritation, as with bedsores, and they may become infected and inflamed as they grow.
break in the skin. Often painful in herpes but painless in syphilis
An open sore on a body surface. The sore is an area of tissue erosion (loss of surface tissue), for example, of the lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract or skin. Due to the erosion, an ulcer is concave like a crater and depressed below the level of the surrounding tissue.
A small lesion formed in the stomach or intestine and caused by ingestion of corrosive substances, gastroenteritis, stomatitis, presence of parasites. Symptoms: loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, depression, nervous manifestations, and expressions of pain. Ulcers must be treated by the vet.
an open lesion of the skin or a mucous membrane of the body with loss of substance and necrosis of the tissue
A lesion of the skin or mucous membranes characterized by inflammation and damaged tissues.
Erosion of either mucous membrane or skin resulting in its concavity and depression below the level of surrounding tissue.
Open sore, wound.
A loss of the superficial layer of the skin or mucous membranes in a localized area, usually associated with redness, serious moisture, and irritation until scabbing occurs.
a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
a breach on the surface of the skin or on the membrane lining an cavity, such as the stomach
a break down of the skin leaving an open area which can become infected, odourous and painful
a break in the lining of the esophagus that occurs in an area of inflammation
a break in the lining of the stomach or in the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine)
a break in the lining of the surface of an organ (in this case, the stomach or duodenum)
a break in the outer surface of tissue
a break in the skin or mucous membranes, with loss of surface tissue disintegration
a break in the skin (though sometimes the term is used metaphorically to refer to, say, geological features)
a break, or sore, in the lining of the stomach or upper intestinal tract which can cause pain, bleeding, or other serious complications
a cankerous sore, that is, one which eats, corrupts and destroys
a condition in which there is a breakdown of tissue
a crater caused by this excessive acid production and erosion into a blood vessel can lead to bleeding
a craterlike erosion in the protective lining of the stomach or the duodenum, a part of the small intestine
a crater-like lesion
a crater that can occur on any body surface or lining
a deep erosion where epidermal tissue and at least part of the dermal tissue is lost
a deep-seated skin defect, which penetrates
a defect in the skin involving the epidermis and dermis
a depressed lesion that results from a loss of the the outer layer of the skin or mucosa (the lining of the mouth)
a focal area of the stomach or duodenum that has been destroyed by digestive juices and stomach acid
a focal loss of epidermis extending into the dermis that heals with scarring
a hole in the horn of the sole
a hole in the lining of the bowel
a hole in the stomach caused by the digestive acid EATING (or burning) threw the protective mucus membrane, which lines and protects the stomach's wall
a hole or erosion that forms when the lining of the gut is corroded by acidic digestive juices
a hole that forms in the lining of the mouth when the top layer of cells breaks down and the underlying tissue shows through
a hole that forms in the lining of the stomach or duodenum (small intestine)
a lesion in the mucus lining of the stomach
a lesion of the skin or mucus
a lesion or sore that forms along the stomach or intestinal walls
a loss in continuity of the oral epithelium
an area of loss of the epithelium, with acute or chronic inflammation in the underlying connective tissue
an area of raw tissue, rather like the tissue found under the scab of a healing cut
an area of the lining of the stomach or duodenum that has been destroyed by digestive juices and stomach acid
an area of the stomach or duodenal (the first part of the small intestine) lining that becomes eroded by the stomach acid
an area that is breaking down and begins to get deeper
an eroded area of skin or mucous membrane
an erosion in the lining of the stomach
an erosion of the mucous membrane which may be accompanied by inflammation and infection, and may occur at different locations
an erosion of tissue (shallow to deep, inflamed, usually somewhat circular depression in tissue)
an erosion on the surface of an organ or tissue
an irritation due to gastric juice penetrating the mucous lining of the stomach or duodenum
an opening in the lining of the stomach or in the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine)
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