| supine | Lying on the back. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| supine hypotensive syndrome | <syndrome> In the supine pregnant woman at or near term, maternal hypotension; maternal hypotension is due to obstruction by the gravid uterus of the inferior vena cava with resulting decrease in venous return to the heart; foetal hypoxia is due to maternal hypotension and obstruction of the maternal aorta by the gravid uterus with resulting decrease in placental perfusion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| supine position | The posture of an individual lying face up. (12 Dec 1998) |