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decubitus ulcer

DEFINITIONS OF: decubitus ulcer

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

Synonyms:
bedsore, pressure sore
Type of:
ulcer, ulceration
a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
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