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 decubitus decubitus /dɪˈkjuːbɪtəs/

noun

  1. A reclining position (as in a bed)  ( decubitus )
    a reclining position (as in a bed)
     After surgery, the patient was advised to maintain a decubitus position to aid recovery.
    After surgery, the patient was advised to maintain a decubitus position to aid recovery.


 axilla axilla /æˈksɪlə/

noun

  1. The hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder  ( axilla , axillary cavity , axillary fossa , armpit )
    the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
     They were up to their armpits in water
    they were up to their armpits in water


 hemicrania hemicrania /hɛmɪˈkreɪniə/

noun

  1. A severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men  ( hemicrania , megrim , migraine , sick headache )
    a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men
     I get migraines that are triggered by stress and bright lights
    I get migraines that are triggered by stress and bright lights


 scops owl scops owl /skɒps aʊl/

noun

  1. Any of several small owls having ear tufts and a whistling call  ( scops owl )
    any of several small owls having ear tufts and a whistling call