Ulcus

//ˈʌlkəs// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A rounded, pore-like aperture at either pole of a pollen grain.
  2. 2
    Synonym of ulcer.

    "He also likes the vapor-cauterization of Wesseli (100° C.), which does not produce an action at a distance. It also helps for deep scrophulous ulcera."

Synonyms

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ulcer

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"He also likes the vapor-cauterization of Wesseli (100° C.), which does not produce an action at a distance. It also helps for deep scrophulous ulcera."

Etymology

From Latin ulcus (“sore”). Doublet of ulcer.

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