ELCOSIS
\ɛlkˈə͡ʊsɪs], \ɛlkˈəʊsɪs], \ɛ_l_k_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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Ulceration in general. An ulcer. A deep ulceration of the cornea, in consequence of a blow or of violent inflammation.-Galen, Part. Sauvages applies the term to a state of the body, in which there are numerous ulcerations of an obstinate character, complicated with caries, putrescency, low fever, & c.
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