Bedsore
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A painful skin ulcer that develops as a result of prolonged pressure on the skin, commonly affecting immobilised or bedridden patients.
“Regular repositioning of the patient is essential to prevent bedsores from forming.”
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bed·sore
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Contains SORE in the final four letters, BED and SORE are both easily recognised root words
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