Bedsore
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 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. dated, plural-normally
"With the slightest movement shooting pain through her thin frame, she developed bedsores under her thighs and back that got infected."
- 2 a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients) wordnet
Example
More examples""I'm working as a nursing assistant now." "What does that entail?" "I move patients so that they don't get bedsore, change their diapers, and help them use the bathroom and eat too." "Do you find it enjoyable?" "I don't know about enjoyable, but I think it's an important job." "Ah, gotcha, well keep it up!""
Etymology
From bed + sore.
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