Bedsore
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bedsore is a noun meaning (medicine, usually in the plural, dated) A lesion caused by unrelieved pressure to any part of the body, especially portions over bony or cartilaginous areas, such as frequently develops on a person confined to a bed by infirmity.
Meaning
(medicine, usually in the plural, dated) A lesion caused by unrelieved pressure to any part of the body, especially portions over bony or cartilaginous areas, such as frequently develops on a person confined to a bed by infirmity.
Example Sentences
With the slightest movement shooting pain through her thin frame, she developed bedsores under her thighs and back that got infected.
Word Forms
- bedsores
Synonyms for bedsore
Depending on context, synonyms include decubitus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lesion, decubitis, ulcer, sorehead, erosion, psora.
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