Prone Health Dictionary

Prone: From 2 Different Sources


Lying with the face down, or positioning the arm and hand so that the palm faces downwards.
Health Source: Medical Dictionary
Author: Health Dictionary
adj. 1. lying with the face downwards. 2. (of the forearm) in the position in which the palm of the hand faces downwards (see pronation). Compare supine.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Pronephros

n. the first kidney tissue that develops in the embryo. It is not functional and soon disappears. Compare mesonephros; metanephros.... pronephros



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