Decubitis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decubitis is a noun meaning (medicine) Inflammation caused by a reclined position of the body, especially the complications of bed-ridden patients, such as bedsores.
Meaning
(medicine) Inflammation caused by a reclined position of the body, especially the complications of bed-ridden patients, such as bedsores.
More Meanings
- (medicine) A reclined position of the body.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decubitus, bedsore, bends, dysthesia, diabrosis, bend.
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