Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

decúbito

Noun

[deh-KOO-bee-toh]

Definition

The position of lying down, often used in a medical context to describe the orientation of the patient.

Examples

The patient was advised to avoid prolonged ‘decúbito’ to prevent bedsores.
During the examination, the doctor checked his ‘decúbito’ position to assess his breathing.

Meaning

In medical terminology, decubitus refers to the posture of a person who is lying down. It can relate to various positions such as supine (lying on the back), prone (lying on the stomach), or lateral (lying on the side).