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serpiginous ulcer (medicine)


serpiginous ulcer


An ulcer extending on one side while healing at the opposite edge, forming an undulating margin.

Synonym: creeping ulcer.


tissue expanders (medicine)


tissue expanders


Inflatable reservoirs, usually made of silicone, which are implanted subcutaneously in order to generate tissue needed for surgical reconstruction. After implantation, the reservoir is inflated over several weeks by percutaneous injection of fluid. Once the tissue has grown, the expander is surgically removed and the expanded skin is used to cover the area being reconstructed.