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decubitus

/dih-kyoo-bi-tuhs/US // dɪˈkyu bɪ təs //UK // (dɪˈkjuːbɪtəs) //

卧床不起,褥疮,卧病,卧铺

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural de·cub·i·tus.Medicine/Medical.

    • : any position assumed by a patient when lying in bed.

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Examples

  • The decubitus is dorsal, and the legs are generally drawn up so as to relax the abdominal muscles.

  • Gangrene following decubitus may be prevented by using soft bedding and frequently turning the animal from one side to the other.

  • If the subjacent iliac and psoas muscles be implicated, the thigh is flexed upon the leg in decubitus.