Ulcer

For other uses, see Ulcer (disambiguation).
Ulcer
Classification and external resources
Specialty Pathology

An ulcer is a discontinuity or break in a bodily membrane that impedes the organ of which that membrane is a part from continuing its normal functions. Common forms of ulcers recognized in medicine include:

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