decubital

adjective

de·​cu·​bi·​tal di-ˈkyü-bət-ᵊl How to pronounce decubital (audio)
1
: relating to or resulting from lying down
a decubital sore
2
: relating to or resembling a decubitus

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“Decubital.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/decubital. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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