decubitus ulcer

Definitions of decubitus ulcer
  1. noun
    a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
    synonyms: bedsore, pressure sore
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    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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