Lying on the back, face upwards; or the position of the forearm where the hand lies face upwards. Health Source: Medical Dictionary Author: Health Dictionary
adj. 1. lying on the back or with the face upwards. 2. (of the forearm) in the position in which the palm of the hand faces upwards. Compare prone. Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin
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