潰瘍
Ulceration \Ul`cer*a"tion\, n. [L. ulceratio: cf. F. ulc['e]ration.] (Med.) The process of forming an ulcer, or of becoming ulcerous; the state of being ulcerated; also, an ulcer.
ulceration n 1: a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue [syn: {ulcer}] 2: the process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated