Pressure ulcer

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.NounAn 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.

Synonyms

pressure injury pressure sore ulcer peptic ulcer bedsore cushing ulcer decubitus puppp purpura decubitis ulceration mouth ulcer

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