Bedsore Definition
bĕdsôr
bedsores
noun
bedsores
A sore on the body of a bedridden person, caused by chafing or pressure.
Webster's New World
A pressure-induced ulceration of the skin occurring in persons confined to bed for long periods of time.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
- decubitus ulcer
- pressure sore
Other Word Forms of Bedsore
Noun
Singular:
bedsore
Plural:
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