Phrase guide

pressure ulcer

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An ulcer caused by prolonged pressure on the skin as a person lies in a bed or sits in a chair or wheelchair; preventable with sufficient nursing care.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: nursing

Topics: medicine, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bedsore, decubitus, decubitus ulcer, pressure sore, pressure injury

Antonyms: none provided

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