Ulcer
91decubital ulcer — decubitus ulcer an ulcer caused by arterial occlusion or prolonged pressure, such as when a patient lies still in bed for a long period or is confined to a wheelchair; called also decubitus, bed sore, and pressure u. or sore. Decubitus ulcer of… …
92hypopyon ulcer — a type of corneal ulcer with creeping central suppurative ulceration and hypopyon, often due to a pneumococcal infection. Called also Saemisch ulcer, serpiginous corneal ulcer, ulcus corneae serpens, and ulcus serpens corneae …
93NSAID ulcer — a peptic ulcer occurring as a side effect of therapy with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), usually either a gastric ulcer or a duodenal ulcer …
94stercoraceous ulcer — stercoral ulcer 1. an ulcer caused by the pressure of impacted feces. 2. a fistulous ulcer through which fecal matter escapes …
95gastric ulcer — an ulcer in the stomach, caused by the action of acid, pepsin, and bile on the stomach lining (mucosa). The output of stomach acid is not usually increased. Taking NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs) or corticosteroids are predisposing… …
96Aleppo ulcer — Aleppo boil A*lep po boil, Aleppo button A*lep po button, or Aleppo evil A*lep po evil . (Med.) A chronic skin affection terminating in an ulcer, most commonly of the face. It is endemic along the Mediterranean, and is probably due to a specific… …
97Stercoral ulcer — is an ulcer of the colon due to pressure and irritation resulting from severe, prolonged constipation. It is most commonly located in the rectum. Individuals with this condition are at risk for stercoral perforation.References* …
98aphthous ulcer — noun An ulcer in the mouth, caused by a break in the mucous membrane. Syn: canker sore, mouth, ulcer, aphthous stomatitis, Suttons Disease …
99Aphthous ulcer — A small sensitive painful ulcer crater in the lining of the mouth. Commonly called a canker sore. Aphthous ulcers are one of the most common problems that occur in the mouth. About 20% of the population (1 in 5 people) have aphthous ulcers at any …
100Esophageal ulcer — A hole in the lining of the esophagus corroded by the acidic digestive juices secreted by the stomach cells. Ulcer formation is related to H. pyloridus bacteria in the stomach, anti inflammatory medications, and smoking cigarettes. Ulcer pain may …
