ulcerated
Raw and eroded
Ulcerated describes tissue that has developed an ulcer—an open sore where skin or mucous membrane has broken down.
An ulcerated stomach lining has eroded from acid or infection.
An ulcerated wound has failed to heal properly.
The word suggests raw, damaged tissue that may be painful or inflamed: The ulcerated lesion required medical attention.
Infected tissue fluid
- septicInfected with bacteria
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- cellulitisSubcutaneous bacterial infection
- purulentPus-filled or pus-forming
suppurating · festering · discharge · necrotic · gangrene · bacteria · inflammation · swelling
Area of pathological change
- sorePainful or annoyed
- craterImpact or volcanic basin
- erosionGradual wearing away
- abrasionShallow surface wound
laceration · open wound · bedsore · decubitus · canker · chancre · fistula · excoriation
Rhythmic painful pulsing
raw · sensitive · inflamed · irritated · aching · gnawing · sharp · excruciating
Localized cell death
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- degenerationProgressive loss of function
- erodedGradually degraded by elements
- corrodedEaten away chemically
worsening · spreading · deepening · progressing · enlarging · maceration · devitalized · friable
Failing to recover
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- recurrentHappening multiple times
- relapsingReturning to worse state
- indolentHabitually avoiding exertion
refractory · unhealing · protracted · intractable · long-standing · stubborn · venous · diabetic
pus
Infected tissue fluid
- septicInfected with bacteria
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- cellulitisSubcutaneous bacterial infection
purulent · suppurating · festering · discharge · necrotic · gangrene · bacteria · inflammation · swelling · antibiotics
lesion
Area of pathological change
abrasion · laceration · open wound · bedsore · decubitus · canker · chancre · fistula · excoriation · raw
throbbing
Rhythmic painful pulsing
stinging · raw · sensitive · inflamed · irritated · aching · gnawing · sharp · excruciating · discomfort
necrosis
Localized cell death
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- degenerationProgressive loss of function
- erodedGradually degraded by elements
corroded · worsening · spreading · deepening · progressing · enlarging · maceration · devitalized · friable · sloughing
nonhealing
Failing to recover
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- recurrentHappening multiple times
- relapsingReturning to worse state
indolent · refractory · unhealing · protracted · intractable · long-standing · stubborn · venous · diabetic · pressure