# serpens

serpens is a German adjective meaning “serpentlike”.

## Meanings

1. _with Latin or Latin-like substantives_ serpentlike
   - Ulcus serpens (rarely Ulkus serpens), Ulcera serpentia — serpent ulcer (also ulcus serpens), serpent ulcers
2. _Krankheit_ serpiginous; serpent-like; creeping; advancing
   - Das Ulcus serpens ist eines der gefährlichsten Krankheitsbilder am Auge überhaupt, da es rasch zum Verlust des Auges führen kann.

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