Decubitus ulcer and Ulcer

Decubitus ulcer noun - A chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients).

Ulcer and decubitus ulcer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ulcer" instead a noun phrase "Decubitus ulcer".

Ulcer noun - A circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue.

Decubitus ulcer and ulcer are semantically related. You can use "Decubitus ulcer" instead a noun "Ulcer".

Nearby Words: ulcerated, ulcerate, ulcerous, ulcered