re·cum·bent. adj. 1. Lying down, especially in a position of comfort or rest; reclining.

What does recumbency mean?

: the state of leaning, resting, or reclining : repose also : a recumbent position.

What does recumbency mean in animals?

What is Recumbency? This term is often employed when discussing how to position animals who are to be anesthetized for surgery but can also refer to animals who are unable to stand due to loss of consciousness, pain, or inability to control their bodies.