bedsore


bed·sore

noun \ˈbed-ˌsō(ə)r, -ˌs(ə)r\

Definition of BEDSORE

: an ulceration of tissue deprived of adequate blood supply by prolonged pressure—called also decubitus, decubitus ulcer, pressure sore; compare pressure point 1

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