Noun: decubitus ulcer di'kyoo-bi-tus 'úl-su(r)
- A chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
"The nursing staff regularly repositioned the patient to prevent decubitus ulcers";
- bedsore, pressure sore
Derived forms: decubitus ulcers
Type of: ulcer, ulceration
Encyclopedia: Decubitus ulcer