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pressure sore

 

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Noun pressure sore has 1 sense
  1. bedsore, pressure sore, decubitus ulcer - a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
    --1 is a kind of ulcer, ulceration

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Pressure Sore

Noun:

A pressure sore, also known as a pressure ulcer or bedsore, is an area of damaged skin and tissue caused by prolonged pressure on the skin. They typically develop in individuals who are bedridden, use a wheelchair, or are otherwise immobile for extended periods. Pressure sores commonly occur on bony parts of the body, such as the heels, hips, and tailbone.

Example Sentence:

After being confined to a wheelchair for several months, Mary developed a painful pressure sore on her lower back.


Adjective:

When used as an adjective, "pressure sore" describes something related to or caused by a pressure ulcer.

Example Sentence:

The doctor advised the patient to use a special pressure sore cushion to relieve discomfort on his injured tailbone.


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