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Ulcer, shallow sore produced by the destruction of skin or mucous membrane. Skin ulcers may occur in association with a number of chronic illnesses,...

Managers (quotations): Managers: Executive: an ulcer with authority.

Executive: an ulcer with authority.

Haemorrhage, excessive discharge of blood from blood vessels, caused by pathological condition of the vessels or by traumatic rupture of one or more...

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- internal sore: a slow-healing sore on the surface of a mucous membrane, especially the membrane lining the stomach or other part of the digestive tract
- external sore: a suppurating sore on the skin that does not heal and results in the destruction of tissue
- bad influence: a corrupting or debilitating...

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Endoscope and Peptic Ulcer (John Bavosi/Science Photo Library/Photo Researchers, Inc.)

Endoscope and Peptic Ulcer

	Windows Live® Search Results Ulcer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ulcers are healing wounds that develop on the skin, mucous membranes, or eye. Although they have many causes, they are marked by: Loss of integrity of the area; Secondary infection ... Peptic ulcers An ulcer is damage to the inner lining (the mucosa) of the stomach or the upper part of the intestine (duodenum). A bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, is the main cause of ulcers in ... BBC NEWS \| Health \| Medical notes \| Ulcers Millions of people worldwide suffer from stomach and duodenal ulcers. The condition, although painful, is rarely fatal, but may require surgery. See all search results in Windows Live® Search Results

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