semiprone

/sɛmɪˈproʊn/

Definitions

1. adjective

lying on one’s side but not fully prone; lying on one’s side with the upper back and shoulders off the ground

“She slept in a semiprone position, which helped her back pain.”

2. noun

a position in which one is lying on one’s side but not fully prone

“The patient was placed in a semiprone position to allow for easier examination.”

Synonyms

  • lateral
  • prone

Antonyms

  • erect
  • supine