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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