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Noun: lithotomy position
  1. A position lying on your back with knees bent and thighs apart; assumed for vaginal or rectal examination
    "The patient was asked to assume the lithotomy position for the gynecological exam"

Derived forms: lithotomy positions

Type of: attitude, position, posture

Encyclopedia: Lithotomy position