ulceration

/ˌʌlkəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the formation or presence of an ulcer

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a severe ulceration on her leg.”

2. noun

the process of forming or becoming ulcerated

“The ulceration of the wound took several weeks to heal.”

Synonyms

  • erosion
  • excavation
  • infarction
  • ulcer

Antonyms

  • healing
  • regeneration