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sores

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɔɹz// UK //sˈɔːz// sores

n. painful, red, or swollen spots on your body where the skin is damaged or infected. They often feel tender to the touch and might take a few days to heal.

n. painful areas of damaged or infected skin or flesh, often characterized by inflammation or ulceration. Plural form of 'sore'; frequently used to describe physical lesions resulting from infection, pressure, or injury.


SIMPLE

He has painful sores on his feet from his new shoes.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor prescribed an antibiotic cream to treat the small sores that had developed around the patient's mouth.

COMPLEX

Long-term bed rest without regular movement can lead to the development of pressure sores, which are difficult to treat once the underlying tissue becomes compromised.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually appears in the plural when referring to multiple lesions or a general condition.

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