(sem'ē-rē-kŭm'bĕnt) Partly reclining; referring to an inclined patient position, with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees. Synonym(s): Fowler position, semisupine position.
semirecumbent
S05-848900 (sĕm″ē-rē-kŭm′bĕnt) [″ + recumbere, to lie down] Reclining, but not fully recumbent.