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ˈbɛdˌsɔr, -ˌsoʊrbed·sore

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. bedsore, pressure sore, decubitus ulcernoun

    a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)

Wiktionary

  1. bedsorenoun

    A lesion caused by unrelieved pressure to any part of the body, especially portions over bony or cartilaginous areas, such as frequently develops on a person confined to a bed by infirmity.

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  1. bedsore

    A bedsore, also known as a pressure ulcer or decubitus ulcer, is a painful skin ailment that develops due to prolonged pressure applied on the skin often resulting from long period lying in bed or sitting in a wheelchair. It is frequently seen in individuals who are bedridden, unable to move, or have a lack of sensory perception. Bedsores usually occur on bony areas of the body, like heels, hips, ankles, and tailbones.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Bedsorenoun

    a sore on the back or hips caused by lying for a long time in bed

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of bedsore in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of bedsore in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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