Recumbency
Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪˈkəmˈbɛnˈsaɪ/
Recumbency (noun)
- The state of lying down, usually with the body resting on a surface.
- 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.