Decubitus Ulcer (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 elderly patient developed a decubitus ulcer on her lower back due to prolonged bed rest.
- Decubitus ulcers are a common complication in patients who are bedridden for extended periods of time.
- The nurse carefully turned the patient every two hours to prevent the formation of a decubitus ulcer.
- The doctor prescribed a special mattress to help prevent the development of decubitus ulcers in the patient's fragile skin.
- The patient's decubitus ulcer was slow to heal due to poor circulation and inadequate nutrition.