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Meaning of DECUBITUS ULCER
Pronunciation:
di'kyoobitus 'ulsur
WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
[n]
a
chronic
ulcer
of
the
skin
caused
by
prolonged
pressure
on
it
(
as
in
bedridden
patients
)
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Synonyms:
bedsore
,
pressure sore
See Also:
ulcer
,
ulceration
Biology Dictionary
Definition:
A decubitus ulcer is a bedsore which is caused by pressure over bony areas. The most common sites for decubitus to occur are the hips, elbows and heels.
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