pressure sore
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- noun
- /ˈprɛʃər sɔr/
- Specialized
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- Medical problems associated with incontinence include cystitis, urosepsis, pressure sores, perineal rashes, and falls.
- pressure sore formation
- pressure sore prevention
- skin pressure sores
Examples
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Bedridden patients are at a high risk of developing pressure sores without regular movement.
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Better indicators and improved interventions for pressure sore prevention are required.
Academic text (1991) -
In order to prevent skin pressure sores, all straps around the patient are wide and soft.
Academic text (2000) -
Pressure sores remain a significant problem for anyone who is confined to a wheelchair.
Academic text (1991) -
Patients who were incoherent or had pressure sores were classified as having very poor functional status.
Academic text (2008) -
Among other things, she has developed serious pressure sores—some bad enough that bone tissue shows through—from being bedridden for so long.
Academic text (1998) -
Prolonged sitting may lead to the development of pressure sores on the skin.
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Healthcare providers must monitor patients for pressure sores to ensure timely treatment.
Synonyms
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A painful spot on the skin that is open or infected
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A painful sore on the skin caused by lying in one position for a long time
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A sore on the skin caused by long pressure from lying in one position
An open sore on skin caused by long pressure in people who stay in bed
How Severe
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a sore caused by sustained pressure' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'pressure' (force applied to a surface) with 'sore' (a painful lesion). This compositional, modifier+noun pattern is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents can infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
The name pressure sore comes from the simple image of a body part pressing on the skin for a long time: constant pressure stops blood from getting to the place and the skin becomes a sore. That's why pressure sore means 'a sore caused when weight or pressure damages the skin'.