ulceration
noun
ul·cer·a·tion ˌəl-sə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the process of becoming ulcerated : the state of being ulcerated
2
: ulcer
ulcerative
ˈəl-sə-ˌrā-tiv
adjective ˈəls-rə-
ˈəl-sə-rə- 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Additionally, NSAIDs can lead to serious gastrointestinal damage, including bleeding, ulceration, and fatal perforation of the stomach and intestine. 
Chris Smith, BGR, 3 June 2022 The condition usually starts with red or purple discoloration, and the skin may become raised or develop ulcerations, according to Freeman. NBC News, 22 Apr. 2020 The cutting can cause pain, shock, hemorrhage, tetanus or infection, urine retention, ulceration of the genital region and injury to adjacent tissue, wound infection, urinary infection, fever and septicemia. Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 14 Jan. 2020 Mild ulcerations indicated that the plastic had been stuck there for some time. David Doubilet, National Geographic, 31 May 2018 This deformity can eventually lead to open sores or ulcerations, which if left untreated could result in amputation. Orthocincy - Vincent J. Sammarco, Cincinnati.com, 22 Jan. 2018 Perhaps the rectal wall could suffer some ulceration or reaction to the gel. Dr. Jared Heiner, idahostatesman, 19 Feb. 2018 Chronic desiccation, or extreme dryness, of the eye’s surface can result in scarring and even infectious ulceration. Andrea K. Mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, 2 Nov. 2017 Untreated, severe dry eye disease can result in scarring, ulceration, infection and even perforation of the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye that protects the iris, pupil and anterior chamber and accounts for much of the eye’s optical power. Jane E. Brody, idahostatesman, 4 Aug. 2017 See More
Chris Smith, BGR, 3 June 2022 The condition usually starts with red or purple discoloration, and the skin may become raised or develop ulcerations, according to Freeman. NBC News, 22 Apr. 2020 The cutting can cause pain, shock, hemorrhage, tetanus or infection, urine retention, ulceration of the genital region and injury to adjacent tissue, wound infection, urinary infection, fever and septicemia. Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 14 Jan. 2020 Mild ulcerations indicated that the plastic had been stuck there for some time. David Doubilet, National Geographic, 31 May 2018 This deformity can eventually lead to open sores or ulcerations, which if left untreated could result in amputation. Orthocincy - Vincent J. Sammarco, Cincinnati.com, 22 Jan. 2018 Perhaps the rectal wall could suffer some ulceration or reaction to the gel. Dr. Jared Heiner, idahostatesman, 19 Feb. 2018 Chronic desiccation, or extreme dryness, of the eye’s surface can result in scarring and even infectious ulceration. Andrea K. Mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, 2 Nov. 2017 Untreated, severe dry eye disease can result in scarring, ulceration, infection and even perforation of the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye that protects the iris, pupil and anterior chamber and accounts for much of the eye’s optical power. Jane E. Brody, idahostatesman, 4 Aug. 2017 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
ulceration
noun
ul·cer·ation ˌəl-sə-ˈrā-shən
: the process of becoming ulcerated : the state of being ulcerated