Defenition of the word decubitus ulcer
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Defenition of the word decubitus ulcer
- Lesion of the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure, especially areas where skin is directly over bone.
- a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
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