Decubitus (Noun)
Meaning
A reclining position (as in a bed).
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The patient was placed in a decubitus position to alleviate pressure on her spine.
- After a long day, she collapsed onto the couch and assumed a comfortable decubitus position.
- The doctor instructed the nurse to position the patient in a left lateral decubitus to facilitate breathing.
- The elderly man had been bedridden for weeks, stuck in a decubitus position that was slowly taking its toll on his body.
- The physical therapist helped the patient transition from a standing position to a decubitus position on the mat, where she could safely stretch her muscles.