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bedsore Synonyms
Another word for bedsore
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• noun (Context 1)
An ulceration of skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure against a surface, typically occurring in patients confined to bed or a wheelchair for extended periods.
Usage Example
"The nurses turned the immobile patient every two hours to prevent a painful pressure ulcer from developing."
Strongest
pressure ulcer
pressure sore
decubitus ulcer
decubitus
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bedsore. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bedsore