English Explanatory Dictionary

decubitus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The posture of someone in bed, lying down or reclining.
  2. Ellipsis of decubitus ulcer.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈkjuː.bɪt.əs/

Word forms

decubitus

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin dēcubitus (“lying down”).

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