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English 1 sense of the expression decubitus ulcer:
NOUNstatedecubitus ulcer, bedsore, pressure sorea chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
Englishdecubitus ulcer: 1 sense noun 1, state
MeaningA chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients).
Synonymsbedsore, pressure sore
Broaderulcer, ulcerationA circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
Spanishescara, úlcera de decúbito, úlcera por presión
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