bedsore

noun

Definition of bedsorenext
as in gall

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Recent Examples of bedsore The agency estimates about 60,000 Americans die every year from complications related to bedsores. — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026 The suit alleged City Creek failed to reposition her every two hours in bed or her wheelchair, which is the clinical standard for people at risk of bedsores, and to promptly order devices to protect her skin. — Jordan Rau, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta says 10 percent of the children in its intensive care unit are at serious risk of developing bedsores. — Monique John, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 Jesse is straight-up chillin’ and trying to be the replacement Paige now that bedsore sisters Amanda and Ciara have lost their bestie. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bedsore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedsore
  1. gall
  2. abrasion
Noun
  • For in the last years of her life she will be troubled by terrible digestion and chronic bowel problems set off by a bout of grave illness, diagnosed as typhoid fever and gall-bladder disease, in the autumn of 1860.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
  • This microscopic roundworm lays its eggs in root tissues, causing swellings or galls to develop on infected roots.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Definition of gall
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  • The outsole is made of abrasion-resistant, flexible and recyclable rubber and sports hybrid nubs, grooves and sawtooth traction patterns.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • According to the lawsuit, the toddler was taken to the emergency room later that day for evaluation of blunt head trauma and was diagnosed with a concussion, traumatic brain injury and facial abrasions.
    — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of abrasion

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