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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
bed-sore

"gangrene caused by anemia due to continued pressure," 1833, from bed (n.) + sore (n.)

Usage examples of "bed-sore".

She would lie, bed-sores on her back, on her buttocks, listening to the far sounds of the street, sometimes dozing for a while, sometimes eating from Koos’ hand, being washed, being toileted, being used.