decubitus

Meanings

• noun

  The state of lying down, especially at full length on a bed or on the ground.

  - "He spent hours in decubitus, recovering from his surgery."
  - "The decubitus of a king was a symbol of power and wealth."

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Variants

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decubitus , decubitus ulcer , decubitus ulcers , bedsore , bedsores

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'decubare' meaning 'to lie down'.

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Trivia

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1. Decubitus is a Latin term that has been used in medical literature since ancient times.

2. Decubitus is also the name of a constellation in the southern hemisphere, located near the constellation of Centaurus.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pressure sore: A localized injury to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin.

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Culture

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Decubitus has been used in medical contexts to describe pressure sores or ulcers that develop when a person is immobile for an extended period.

How to Memorize "decubitus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine lying down on a bed or the ground to visualize decubitus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of lying down or resting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'decubitus' as 'down-position'.

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