Condition
Ulcers
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 4 April 20051 min read
Definition
An ulcer is a crater-like lesion on the skin or mucous membrane caused by an inflammatory, infectious, or malignant condition.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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