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Decubitus
Translation of "decubitus" into Russian
decubitus
Noun
UK
/dɪˈkjuːbɪtəs/
US
/dɪˈkjuːbɪtəs/
decubitus / pl
decubiti pl
The patient developed a decubitus on his back due to prolonged bed rest.
У пациента развился пролежень на спине из-за длительного постельного режима.
Definitions
decubitus
Noun
UK
/dɪˈkjuːbɪtəs/
US
/dɪˈkjuːbɪtəs/
A position assumed in lying down, especially in a medical or anatomical context.
The patient was placed in a lateral decubitus position for the procedure.
A pressure sore or ulcer that develops on the skin due to prolonged pressure, often occurring in bedridden patients.
The nurse checked the patient's skin for any signs of decubitus to prevent bedsores.
decubitus
Adjective
UK
/dɪˈkjuːbɪtəs/
US
/dɪˈkjuːbɪtəs/
Relating to or designating a position in which a person is lying down, especially for medical examination or imaging.
The radiograph was taken in the left decubitus position.