Pressure Sore (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 nurse carefully turned the patient to prevent the formation of a pressure sore on her back.
- Prolonged bed rest can lead to the development of pressure sores, especially in areas with little fat or muscle.
- The doctor prescribed a special mattress to help alleviate the pressure sore on the patient's heel.
- The patient's pressure sore was treated with antibiotics and kept clean to promote healing.
- Regular repositioning of the patient can help prevent pressure sores from forming on the skin.