bed rest

noun

Meaning

A medical treatment requiring a patient to remain in bed for an extended period to recover from an illness, injury, or pregnancy complication.

Examples

She was placed on strict bed rest after her surgery to prevent any strain on the incision.
Doctors often prescribe bed rest for severe cases of the flu to help the body conserve energy.

Synonyms: confinement, recuperation, immobilization, invalidation

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bed rest

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛd ˌrɛst/

Also written: bedrest. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.

Definition

A medical treatment requiring a patient to remain in bed for an extended period to recover from an illness, injury, or pregnancy complication.

Examples

She was placed on strict bed rest after her surgery to prevent any strain on the incision.
Doctors often prescribe bed rest for severe cases of the flu to help the body conserve energy.
The athlete had to undergo two weeks of bed rest before he could begin his physical therapy.

Synonyms of bed rest

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