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Tumor vs Ulcer - What's the difference?

tumor | ulcer |


As nouns the difference between tumor and ulcer

is that tumor is a tumor (oncology, pathology: an abnormal growth) while ulcer is (pathology) an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.

Ulcer vs Rupture - What's the difference?

ulcer | rupture |


As nouns the difference between ulcer and rupture

is that ulcer is (pathology) an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection while rupture is a burst, split, or break.

As a verb rupture is

(intransitive) to burst, break through, or split, as under pressure.

Ulcer vs Undefined - What's the difference?

ulcer | undefined |


As a noun ulcer

is (pathology) an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

Ulcer vs Cellulitis - What's the difference?

ulcer | cellulitis |


As nouns the difference between ulcer and cellulitis

is that ulcer is (pathology) an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection while cellulitis is an inflammation of subcutaneous or connective tissue caused by a bacterial infection.

Ulcer vs Pustule - What's the difference?

ulcer | pustule |


As nouns the difference between ulcer and pustule

is that ulcer is (pathology) an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection while pustule is a small accumulation of pus in the epidermis or dermis.

Cyst vs Ulcer - What's the difference?

cyst | ulcer |


As nouns the difference between cyst and ulcer

is that cyst is a pouch or sac without opening, usually membranous and containing morbid matter, which develops in one of the natural cavities or in the substance of an organ while ulcer is an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.

Ulcer vs Nodule - What's the difference?

ulcer | nodule |


As nouns the difference between ulcer and nodule

is that ulcer is an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection while nodule is a rounded mass or irregular shape; a little knot or lump.

Fissure vs Ulcer - What's the difference?

fissure | ulcer |


As a verb fissure

is .

As a noun ulcer is

(pathology) an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.

Pit vs Ulcer - What's the difference?

pit | ulcer |


As nouns the difference between pit and ulcer

is that pit is foot while ulcer is (pathology) an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.

Ulcer vs Acidity - What's the difference?

ulcer | acidity |


In pathology terms the difference between ulcer and acidity

is that ulcer is peptic ulcer while acidity is excessive acid quality, as in gastric secretions.

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