- prone position
- the attitude in which the patient patient lies face down.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
prone position
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Prone position — Word history The word prone, meaning naturally inclined to something, apt, liable, , is recorded in English since 1382; the meaning lying face down is first recorded in 1578 but is also referred to as laying down or going prone .It derives from… … Wikipedia
prone position — position of lying down, prostrate position … English contemporary dictionary
firing from a prone position — n. firing from a position of lying down, firing from a prostrate position … English contemporary dictionary
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prone — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin pronus bent forward, tending; akin to Latin pro forward more at for Date: 14th century 1. having a tendency or inclination ; being likely < prone to forget names > < accident prone > 2. a. having… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Prone bike — A prone bike is a recumbent bicycle which places the rider in a prone position. The bottom bracket is located at the bicycle s rear, the rider lies either on a pad or in a hard shell seat. The rider s position shall reduce drag and therefore… … Wikipedia
prone — 01. Fishermen are [prone] to exaggerate the size of a fish that got away. 02. The students are [prone] to forget to hand in their homework if I don t remind them. 03. Studies show that if the roof of a person s mouth is narrow, the person will be … Grammatical examples in English
prone — [[t]pro͟ʊn[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ, ADJ to n, ADJ to inf To be prone to something, usually something bad, means to have a tendency to be affected by it or to do it. → See also accident prone For all her experience as a television reporter … English dictionary
prone — 1 subject, exposed, open, iiable, susceptible, sensitive Analogous words: inclined, predisposed, disposed (see INCLINE vb): addicted, habituated, accustomed (see HABITUATE) 2 Prone, supine, prostrate, recumbent, couchant, dormant are comparable… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
prone — [prōn] adj. [ME < L pronus < pro, before: see PRO 1] 1. lying or leaning face downward 2. lying flat or prostrate; in a horizontal position 3. having a natural bent; disposed or inclined (to) [prone to error] 4. groveling; abject … English World dictionary
