Fekélyes

Fekélyes is a Hungarian adjective meaning “ulcerated” or “ulcer-forming.” It is used to describe tissues, lesions or diseases that display ulceration. The base noun is fekély (ulcer), and the related verb is fekélyesedni (to ulcerate).

In medical language, the term appears across specialties to denote ulcerated conditions. Examples include fekélyes bőrelváltozások, such as lábszárfekélyek and other chronic wounds; fekélyes nyálkahártya-elváltozások, such as ulcers in the gastrointestinal mucosa; and fekélyes vastagbélgyulladás, the Hungarian term for ulcerative colitis. The noun form fekély and the process form fekélyesedés are commonly used to describe the presence of ulcers and the progression toward ulcer formation.

Fekélyesedés refers to the development or appearance of ulcers, often arising from infection, inflammation, ischemia, trauma, or systemic diseases. In clinical descriptions, the focus is on identifying the underlying cause, distinguishing between acute and chronic ulcers, and implementing wound care and treatments aimed at promoting healing and preventing complications. The term is employed across dermatology, gastroenterology, dentistry and gynecology to convey the ulcerated nature of a lesion or tissue.