bedsore

noun

Definition of bedsorenext
as in gall

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Recent Examples of bedsore The agency estimates about 60,000 Americans die every year from complications related to bedsores. — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026 The suit alleged City Creek failed to reposition her every two hours in bed or her wheelchair, which is the clinical standard for people at risk of bedsores, and to promptly order devices to protect her skin. — Jordan Rau, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta says 10 percent of the children in its intensive care unit are at serious risk of developing bedsores. — Monique John, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 Jesse is straight-up chillin’ and trying to be the replacement Paige now that bedsore sisters Amanda and Ciara have lost their bestie. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bedsore
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedsore
  1. gall
  2. abrasion
Noun
  • It was followed by oak galls, acorns, aspen buds and mushrooms.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That the earnestness the genre requires galls us cynics, who love to hide in our books, away from all those pesky bodies in the first place?
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of gall
Noun
  • The number one safety tip is to not add boiling water to the foot bath, resulting in burns or abrasions to the feet.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The man had minor abrasions and was taken to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment.
    — Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of abrasion

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