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bedsore

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bed·sore  (bdsôr, -sr)
n.
A pressure-induced ulceration of the skin occurring in persons confined to bed for long periods of time. Also called decubitus ulcer.
bedsore [ˈbɛdˌsɔː]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) the nontechnical name for decubitus ulcer
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bedsore - a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
decubitus ulcer, pressure sore
ulcer, ulceration - a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
Translations
bedsore [ˈbedsɔːʳ] N → úlcera f de decúbito
bedsore bed sore [ˈbɛdsɔːr] n → escarre f
bedsore [ˈbɛdˌsɔːʳ] n → piaga da decubito
bedsore [ˈbɛdˌsɔːʳ] n → piaga da decubito


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Katya in just the same way, besides all her care about linen, bedsores, drink, found time the very first day to persuade the sick man of the necessity of taking the sacrament and receiving absolution.
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