Recumbency

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪˈkəmˈbɛnˈsaɪ/

Recumbency (noun)

  1. The state of lying down, usually with the body resting on a surface.
  2. A medical condition where a person stays lying down for treatment or recovery.

Examples

  • Recumbency helps the body relax during long breaks.
  • The doctor asked for recumbency to reduce movement.