decubitus

Noun

Meaning

An attitude assumed in lying down; as, the dorsal decubitus.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

lying prone lap ventral sore ulcer sphacelus eschar bedsore reclining reclination recumbency decubitus ulcer decumbency accumbency

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Antonyms

sitting up

Hypernyms

position attitude posture

Examples

Chronic infections, often caused by diabetes or decubitus ulcers in bedridden patients, are common causes of infections that lead to gangrene, which would then necessitate amputation. Source: Internet

The concentration is directed to preventing infections such as pneumonias, bedsores ( decubitus ulcers ), and providing balanced nutrition. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

decubital ulcer decubitis decubitis ulcer decubitus ulcer decucuminated deculturalization