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bedpan

noun

  1. receptacle used for toilet of bedridden individuals
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛdˌpæn/

noun

Etymology: From bed + pan ("chamber pot").

  1. A pan used for urination and defecation while in bed, now usually for reasons of medical necessity or convenience.

    The nurse emptied the patient's bedpan each morning.