BEDPAN
bedpan
(noun) a shallow vessel used by a bedridden patient for defecation and urination
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
bedpan (plural bedpans)
A pan used for urination and defecation while in bed, now usually for reasons of medical necessity or convenience.
Synonyms
• See chamber pot
Source: Wiktionary
Bed"pan`, n.
1. A pan for warming beds. Nares.
2. A shallow chamber vessel, so constructed that it can be used by a sick person in bed.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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