Translations for „supine“ in the English » German Dictionary

su·pine [ˈsu:paɪn, Am su:ˈpaɪn] ADJ

1. supine inv (lying on back):

to be/lie supine

auf dem Rücken liegen

he was supine on the floor

er lag ausgestreckt auf dem Boden

2. supine fig pej (indolent):

supine

träge pej

supine

gleichgültig pej

supine N

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supine LING spec

Supinum nt

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be/lie supine

auf dem Rücken liegen

he was supine on the floor

er lag ausgestreckt auf dem Boden

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

People should be made comfortable and placed in the supine position (horizontal), or the recovery position if vomiting occurs.

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As sleep apnea is inherently worse in the supine position for many patients (positional sleep apnea), sleeping on one's side is often advised.

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It can be done with the hands facing any directions, from prone to supine.

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The operation is performed with the patient supine and face turned to one side.

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The fullest range of motion is when the elbows begin in full extension, in a supine grip.

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Bilateral flap harvest is possible with patient in supine position.

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The murmur is usually louder in the supine position and may only be audible in the supine position.

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This is done by lying supine on a flat surface, flexing the knees and hips and bringing them in toward the chest.

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Another report suggested a link between episodes of sleep bruxism and a supine sleeping position (lying face up).

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It is opposed to the supine position which is face up.

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