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Noun: bedsore  'bed,sor
  1. A chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
    - pressure sore, decubitus ulcer

Derived forms: bedsores

Type of: ulcer, ulceration

Encyclopedia: Bedsore

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