A disruption of a lining of the body. When on the skin, an ulcer is a “sore” that develops because of the breakdown of skin. An example is a foot ulcer that develops from shoes that do not fit appropriately. Ulcers can also develop when the lining of the stomach or intestines are broken down (“peptic ulcers”), causing severe pain in the abdomen.

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