/decubitus ulcer

decubitus ulcer

MONDO:0004646

Also Known As

decubitus (pressure) ulcerdecubitus ulcerdecubitus ulcer any sitedecubitus ulcer, elbowdecubitus ulcer, lower backdecubitus ulcer, other sitedecubitus ulcer, upper backpressure sorespressure ulcerbedsore

Definition

Death of tissue due to external pressure.

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