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decubitus ulcer

noun
de·​cu·​bi·​tus ulcer | \ di-ˈkyü-bə-təs- How to pronounce decubitus ulcer (audio) \

Definition of decubitus ulcer

: bedsore

First Known Use of decubitus ulcer

1946, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for decubitus ulcer

New Latin decubitus position assumed in lying down, from Latin decumbere

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decubitus ulcer

noun

Medical Definition of decubitus ulcer

: bedsore

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