decubitus ulcer

de·cub·i·tus ul·cer

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Definitions of decubitus ulcer words

noun decubitus ulcer a chronic ulcer of the skin and underlying tissues caused by prolonged pressure on the body surface of bedridden patients 3
noun decubitus ulcer bedsore. 1

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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bedsore — Bedsores are sore places on a person's skin, caused by having to lie in bed for a long time without changing position.

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