TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

ULCER [2 records]

Record 1 2012-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Stomach
  • The Skin
DEF

A breach on the surface of the skin or on the surface of the membrane lining any cavity within the body, which does not tend to heal quickly.

OBS

The term "ulcer" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

Key term(s)
  • ulcus

French

Domaine(s)
  • Estomac
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Perte de substance au niveau d'une muqueuse, dont la tendance à la cicatrisation est généralement faible et l'évolution chronique.

OBS

Le terme «ulcère» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fisiología del estómago
  • Piel
DEF

Pérdida de continuidad en un tejido por causas locales [que] se manifiesta como una herida.

Save record 1

Record 2 2004-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Diseases
DEF

A loss of substance on a cutaneous or mucous surface with an erosion, disintegration and necrosis of the tissues.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médecine vétérinaire
  • Maladies des animaux
DEF

Perte de substance cutanée ou muqueuse dont le siège, la forme et l'aspect varient avec la nature du processus causal.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicina veterinaria
  • Enfermedades de los animales
Save record 2

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: