Bedsore (noun)

1. An area of skin that has become damaged and inflamed due to prolonged pressure on the skin, often caused by lying or sitting in one place for an extended period of time.
2. A bedsore can occur on any part of the body that is in contact with a hard surface, but they are most common on the heels, hips, and back.

Origin:

The word "bedsore" comes from the combination of the words "bed" and "sore", referring to a sore that develops on the skin due to prolonged pressure or friction from lying or sitting in one place for an extended period of time.

Examples:

1. The elderly man had developed a bedsore on his heel from lying in the same position in his hospital bed for weeks.
2. The patient's bedsore was slow to heal due to a lack of proper care.
3. Due to her immobility, the woman developed bedsores on her back and hips.
4. It is important to prevent bedsores by regularly changing positions when sitting or lying down for long periods of time.
5. It was important to treat the bedsore as soon as it was noticed, to prevent it from getting worse.