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ulceration

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ulceration /ˌʌlsəˈreɪʃn /
noun [mass noun] the formation of an ulcer or ulcers:
all of the patients had a history of foot ulceration caused by diabetes
this could result in an increased rate of gastric ulceration or other complication
[count noun] mouth ulcerations are common complaints.
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