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ulcer

[uhl-ser] / ˈʌl sər /
NOUN
an internal or external sore
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NOUN
inflammatory condition
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By suppressing stomach acid, these drugs ease symptoms of ulcers, gastritis, and reflux.

From Science Daily

While misoprostol, which is commonly prescribed for ulcer prevention, can be used alone for abortions, it is less effective and less safe than when it’s used in combination with mifepristone.

From Salon

The study, published in Microbiology Spectrum, is the first to offer a large-scale genomic analysis of E. coli taken directly from diabetic foot ulcers across multiple regions of the world.

From Science Daily

Over a lifetime, as many as one in three people with diabetes may experience a foot ulcer.

From Science Daily

Rose's symptoms - tiredness, dizziness and tongue ulcers - are just some of the things to look out for.

From BBC