Bedsore (Noun)
Meaning
A chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient developed a painful bedsore on her lower back due to prolonged bed rest.
- Nurses take special care to prevent bedsores from forming on elderly patients with limited mobility.
- The doctor prescribed a topical cream to help heal the bedsore on the patient's tailbone.
- Regularly turning and repositioning bedridden patients can help prevent the formation of bedsores.
- The nurse gently cleaned and dressed the bedsore on the patient's hip, taking care not to cause further irritation.