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ul•cer
Pronunciation: (ul'sur), [key]—
n.
1. Pathol.a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue, the formation of pus, etc.
2. See
peptic ulcer.
3. any chronically corrupting or disrupting condition, element, etc.
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