bedsore; pressure ulcer; pressure sore
Medical term for skin and tissue damage caused by prolonged pressure, commonly used in healthcare contexts.
Bedridden patients need to be careful about pressure ulcers.
Regular repositioning is important for preventing pressure ulcers.
Standard medical term for pressure ulcers.
Rarely used kanji form; 褥瘡 is preferred.
Compound of 褥 (じょく, 'bedding, mattress') and 瘡 (そう, 'sore, wound'), literally 'bed sore'. The kanji are used in medical terminology.