Canker sore, e.g. Crossword Clue

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Canker sore, e.g. Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CANKER (noun)
1. a pernicious and malign influence that is hard to get rid of
2. an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)
CANKER (verb)
1. become infected with a canker
2. infect with a canker
SORE (adjective)
1. roused to anger
2. hurting
SORE (noun)
1. an open skin infection

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