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Noun: decubitus ulcer  di'kyoo-bi-tus 'úl-su(r)
  1. A chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
    - bedsore, pressure sore

Derived forms: decubitus ulcers

Type of: ulcer, ulceration

Encyclopedia: Decubitus ulcer

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