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Definition of Recumbency
1. n. Recumbence.
Definition of Recumbency
1. Noun. (archaic) recumbence ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Recumbency
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Recumbency
Literary usage of Recumbency
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Lectures on the Pathology and Treatment of Lateral and Other Forms of by William Adams (1882)
"The system of complete recumbency. 2nd. The system of muscular exercises or
gymnastics. ... THE SYSTEM OP COMPLETE recumbency, by which patients used to be ..."
2. Gould and Pyle's Cyclopedia of Practical Medicine and Surgery: With ...by George Milbry Gould, Walter Lytle Pyle, Richard John Ernst Scott by George Milbry Gould, Walter Lytle Pyle, Richard John Ernst Scott (1912)
"To insure absolute recumbency Walsham uses a double Thomas' splint, modified by
the addition of a pelvic band, a support for the shoulders, neck, and head, ..."
3. The Clinical Journal (1898)
"One might ask if such a result could be expected by recumbency alone for six
weeks (see Fig. 1). ease iii.—After operation. ..."
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