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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