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decubitus ulcer

(dĭ-kyo͞oˈbĭ-təs)

noun

Origin:

Origin: Medieval Latin dēcubitus, lying down, being bedridden

Origin: , from past participle of Latin dēcumbere, to lie down; see decumbent

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