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Definition of Orthopneic position
1. Noun. A position in which a person sits upright in a bed, possibly bending forward. ¹
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Medical Definition of Orthopneic position
1. The position assumed by patients with orthopnea, namely sitting propped up in bed by several pillows. Synonym: orthopnea position. (05 Mar 2000)