bedsore

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bedsore

A nurse checks a patient's bedsore to prevent infection.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A chronic ulcer of the skin and underlying tissue, caused by prolonged pressure on the skin, typically occurring in a person who is bedridden or otherwise immobile for a long period.
Usage
  • The term "bedsore" is a medical term used to describe a specific type of injury. It is most commonly used in healthcare settings (hospitals, nursing homes) and in discussions about patient care, especially for the elderly or those with limited mobility.
  • It is a countable noun (e.g., a bedsore, several bedsores).
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The nurse checked the patient regularly to prevent the development of a bedsore.
    • Proper repositioning of bedridden patients is essential to avoid bedsores.
    • The most severe bedsores can extend into muscle and bone.
Advanced Usage
  • "to develop a bedsore": to begin to have a bedsore.
    • Patients who cannot move themselves are at high risk of developing a bedsore.
  • "bedsore prevention": measures taken to stop bedsores from forming.
    • Bedsore prevention includes using special mattresses and frequent turning.
  • "stage [number] bedsore": a classification (Stage I, II, III, IV) indicating the severity of the ulcer.
    • The physician documented a Stage III bedsore on the patient's heel.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pressure sore (n): A synonym for bedsore; an ulcer caused by unrelieved pressure.
    • Pressure sores are also known as decubitus ulcers.
  • Decubitus ulcer (n): The formal medical term for a bedsore.
    • The doctor's notes referred to the wound as a decubitus ulcer.
  • Pressure ulcer (n): Another common synonym in medical contexts.
    • The hospital has a protocol for managing pressure ulcers.
Synonyms
  • Pressure sore: An ulcer caused by pressure.
  • Decubitus ulcer: The technical medical term.
  • Pressure ulcer: A commonly used clinical term.
Related Phrases
  • At risk for bedsores: Describing a person likely to develop them.
    • Elderly patients with diabetes are at high risk for bedsores.
  • Bedsore care: The treatment and management of existing bedsores.
    • Specialized bedsore care requires keeping the wound clean and pressure-free.
bedsore

A nurse checks a patient's bedsore to prevent infection.

Noun
  1. a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)

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