The act of lying down or reclining, or the period during which something lies dormant.
From Latin decubare, meaning 'to lie down,' combining de- (down) + cubare (to lie). This medical and literary term describes a state of repose or dormancy.
The word 'decubation' appears in old medical texts to describe patients lying in bed recovering—it's the fancy term for the simple act of being bedridden.
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