decumbence

/ˌdɛkəmˈbɛns/ or /ˌdɛkəmˈbɛnsənt/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of lying down or a person lying down, especially in a state of illness or weakness.

“The patient’s decumbence was closely monitored by the medical team.”

Synonyms

  • lying down
  • recumbency

Antonyms

  • erection
  • standing up