noun
- the formation of ulcers or open sores on the skin or mucous membranes; instances of such sores
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient developed painful ulcerations in his mouth after chemotherapy.
- Chronic ulcerations on the leg required immediate medical attention.
- The doctor examined the ulcerations to determine the underlying cause.
- Stress can worsen existing ulcerations in the digestive tract.
- The medication helped reduce the inflammation and prevent new ulcerations.
- Multiple ulcerations appeared on the skin after the allergic reaction.