decubital

English

Adjective

decubital (not comparable)

1. (medicine) In a decubitus position: lying down; thus:
   1. (medicine, loosely) Any position of lying down.

      Synonym: recumbent

   2. (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

2. (medicine, dated) Relating to a pressure ulcer (a decubitus ulcer, that is, a bedsore).

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• dublicate