#ulcer__ulceration a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
supertype: #lesion any visible abnormal structural change in a bodily part
subtype: #aphthous_ulcer a blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract
subtype: #bedsore__pressure_sore__decubitus_ulcer__decubitusulcer a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
subtype: #chancroid infectious venereal ulcer
subtype: #peptic_ulcer__peptic_ulceration an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract
subtype: #duodenal_ulcer a peptic ulcer of the duodenum
subtype: #gastric_ulcer__gastriculcer a peptic ulcer of the stomach
subtype: #canker an ulceration (especially of the lips or living of the mouth)
subtype: #noli-me-tangere a cancerous ulcer of soft tissue and bone
subtype: #noma acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children
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