bedsore

American  

[bed-sawr, -sohr] / ˈbɛdˌsɔr, -ˌsoʊr /

noun

Pathology.

1. an ulceration of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by poor circulation due to prolonged pressure on body parts, especially bony protuberances, occurring in bedridden or immobile patients; decubitus ulcer.

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bedsore British  

/ ˈbɛdˌsɔː /

noun

1. the nontechnical name for decubitus ulcer

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Etymology

Origin of bedsore

First recorded in 1860–65; bed + sore

Example Sentences

I was faced with a choice: Take the Medicare-covered standard mattress, or pay $700 extra for a deluxe model that would better prevent bedsores.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hughes, the nurse supervisor at the facility, told The Times that Thomas developed a bedsore, but “we did everything that we were supposed to be doing” to treat it.

From Los Angeles Times

A nurse later told Lyudmila her mother had arrived in hospital with severe bedsores, suggesting she had been immobile for some time.

From BBC

Bustos, who was paralyzed for nearly a year after surviving gunshots, said he had suffered indignities at nursing homes, including a grisly bedsore on his back.

From Los Angeles Times

Her husband requires round-the-clock care, including being turned at night to prevent bedsores, after a bicycle crash.

From Los Angeles Times