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consensus conference and their comments were used to create the final definitions. Pressure Ulcer Definition. A pressure ulcer is localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as. a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear.
Medical Definition of Ulcer. Ulcer: A lesion that is eroding away the skin or mucous membrane. Ulcers can have various causes, depending on their location. Ulcers on the skin are usually due to irritation, as in the case of bedsores, and may become inflamed and/or infected as they grow. Ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract were once attributed to stress, but most are now believed to be due to infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.