| Pronunciation: | | di'kyoobitus
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[n] a reclining position (as in a bed) |
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DECUBITUS is a 9 letter word that starts with D. |
| | See Also: | | attitude, position, posture |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \De*cu"bi*tus\, n. [NL., fr. L. de- + cubare, to lie
down: cf. F. d['e]cubitus.] (Med.)
An attitude assumed in lying down; as, the dorsal decubitus.
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A decubitus ulcer is a bedsore which is caused by pressure over bony areas. The most common sites for decubitus to occur are the hips, elbows and heels. |
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