HealthSeptember 6, 2026
supine
soo-PINE
Definition
Lying on the back with the face upward.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'supinus,' meaning 'thrown backward' or 'lying on the back.' It entered Middle English through Old French to describe a person lying face up.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe sleeping on one's back, which can worsen symptoms for people with sleep apnea.
Sleeping 8-10 hours but still feeling sleepy? Doctor explains 5 signs that could mean sleep apnea
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