1. The position of the patient in bed; e.g., dorsal d., lateral d.. See d. film. 2. Sometimes used in referring to a d. ulcer. [L. decumbo, to lie down]
- Andral d. position assumed by the patient who lies on the sound side in cases of beginning pleurisy.
- ventral d. pressure sores (d. ulceration) occurring in ventral locations, such as the abdominal wall or the anterior surface of an extremity.
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1) a position assumed in lying down <the dorsal \decubitus>
2 a) ULCER
b) BEDSORE
3) prolonged lying down (as in bed)
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n.
the recumbent position.
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de·cu·bi·tus (de-kuґbĭ-təs) pl. decuґbitus [L. “a lying downâ€] 1. an act of lying down. 2. decubitus position. 3. decubitus ulcer.Medical dictionary. 2011.