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decubital
(
not
comparable
)
(
medicine
)
In a
decubitus
position: lying down; thus:
(
medicine
,
broadly
)
Any position of lying down.
Synonym:
recumbent
(
medicine
,
less broadly
)
A position of lying on one's side, in contrast with
supine
or
prone
positions of lying down.
Coordinate terms:
supine
,
prone
(
medicine
,
dated
)
Relating to a
pressure ulcer
(a
decubitus ulcer
, that is, a
bedsore
).
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