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bedsore

/ˈbɛdsoʊr/ noun · British & US
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What does bedsore mean?

noun

A pressure sore or ulcer that develops on the skin, typically on the skin overlying a bony prominence, due to prolonged pressure.

Example

"The elderly patient developed a bedsore on her heel due to prolonged immobility."

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