bedsore

About 0.01 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun 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.

Similar words

decubitus ulcer pressure sore lesion decubitis pressure ulcer oriental sore ulcer sorehead erosion veld sore

Often followed by

biomechanics on is or and

Word family

bedsores decubitus ulcer