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BEDSORE
bedsore, pressure sore, decubitus ulcer
(noun) a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
bedsore (plural bedsores)
(usually in plural) A lesion caused by unrelieved pressure to any part of the body, especially portions over bony or cartilaginous areas, such as frequently develops on a person confined to a bed by infirmity.
Synonyms
• (lesion caused by pressure): pressure ulcer, decubitus
Anagrams
• Bedores, Deboers, derobes, rosebed, sobered
Source: Wiktionary
Bed"sore`, n. (Med.)
Definition: A sore on the back or hips caused by lying for a long time in bed.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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