Decubitus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈkjuː.bɪt.əs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decubitus is a noun meaning (medicine) The posture of someone in bed, lying down or reclining.
Meaning
(medicine) The posture of someone in bed, lying down or reclining.
More Meanings
- (pathology) Ellipsis of decubitus ulcer.
Example Sentences
The initial recesses of the pleural cavity filled with blood effusion are declivitous; they can vary according to the decubitus, whereas, with the progressive filling of the pleural cavity, blood is invariably collected in the lateral pleural spaces over the apex of the lung (apical cap): they are very large pleural effusions, in the order of about 800-1200 cc.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decubation, liedown, down, depo, dressing, die-in.
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