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Bedsore

nounid 24425·updated May 18, 2026
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a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)

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Variants

synonym
decubitus ulcerpressure sore
plural
Bedsores
possessive
Bedsore's
pluralpossessive
Bedsores'

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a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)

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