decubitus
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- noun
- /ˈdɛkjʊbɪtəs/
- Specialized
:
decúbito
- Surgery is performed with the patient in the lateral decubitus position.
- decubitus position
- lateral decubitus
Examples
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Spleen measurements were performed in a lateral decubitus position.
Academic text (2016) -
Kidney measurements were performed in a lateral decubitus position.
Academic text (2016) -
Key words: adaptation, bedsores, decubitus, pressure sores, prevention, skin breakdown.
Academic text (1995) -
The TDAP flap is dissected with the patient in the decubitus position, creating an additional step to change operative position, and separates extirpative and reconstructive stages.
Academic text (2005) -
The nurse advised the patient to maintain a left lateral decubitus position to alleviate pressure on the back.
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To prevent bedsores, the doctor recommended changing the patient's decubitus position every two hours.
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In the surgical theater, the anesthesiologist positioned the patient in the supine decubitus position for the procedure.
Synonyms
A position of lying down to rest or recover
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
An open sore on skin caused by long pressure in people who stay in bed
How Reclined
Surface Forms
Etymology
Decubitus comes from the Latin parts de- 'down' and cubare 'to lie', so it originally meant 'lying down'. That's why in medicine a decubitus is a position of lying, especially in bed.