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bedsore

The English word “bedsore” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A lesion caused by unrelieved pressure to any part of the body, especially portions over bony or cartilaginous areas, such as frequently develops on a person confined to a bed by infirmity.

Etymology

From bed + sore.

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