recumbency

[ri-kuhm-buh n-see]

recumbency Definition

• 1. the state of being lying down or reclining
• 2. the act of leaning or reclining

Using recumbency: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recumbency" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The doctor advised recumbency for a few days after the surgery.

• Example

  Recumbency is important for patients with back pain.

• Example

  The comfortable recumbency of the chair made it perfect for reading.

recumbency Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for recumbency

• reclining
• resting
• relaxing
• lying down

Phrases with recumbency

• dorsal recumbency

  lying on the back

  Example

  The patient was placed in dorsal recumbency for the examination.

• lateral recumbency

  lying on the side

  Example

  The dog was in lateral recumbency during the X-ray.

• ventral recumbency

  lying on the belly

  Example

  The cat was in ventral recumbency during the surgery.

Origins of recumbency

from Latin 'recumbentia', meaning 'a lying down'

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Summary: recumbency in Brief

'Recumbency' [ri-kuhm-buh n-see] refers to the state of being lying down or reclining, or the act of leaning or reclining. It is often recommended for patients recovering from surgery or experiencing back pain. The term can be modified by directional adjectives like 'dorsal,' 'lateral,' and 'ventral.'