| 释义 |
de·cu·bi·tus
\-ə̇d.əs, -ə̇təs\ noun
(plural decubi·ti \-ə̇d.ˌī, -ə̇ˌtī, -ē\)
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin decubitus, past participle of decumbere to lie down, from de down, away + -cumbere to lie down (akin to cubare to lie down) — more at de-, hip
1. : a position assumed in lying down
< the dorsal decubitus >
2.
a. : ulcer
b. or decubitus ulcer : bedsore
3. : prolonged lying down (as in bed) |