decubital

adj — 3 senses

decubital

adj

› In a decubitus position: lying down; thus:

1

Medicine, Sciences Broadly Any position of lying down.

2

Medicine, Sciences A position of lying on one's side, in contrast with supine or prone positions of lying down.

3

Medicine, Sciences Dated Relating to a pressure ulcer (a decubitus ulcer, that is, a bedsore).

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