Bedpan

Pronunciation: /bɛd.pæn/

Definitions of bedpan

noun a shallow pan used for a bedridden patient to urinate or defecate in while lying in bed

Example Sentences

A1 The nurse brought a bedpan for the patient who couldn't get out of bed.

A2 The caregiver cleaned the bedpan after the patient used it.

B1 The hospital provides disposable bedpans for patients who are bedridden.

B2 The nurse demonstrated how to properly position the bedpan for the patient.

C1 The medical assistant emptied and sanitized the bedpan after each use.

C2 The hospital upgraded to high-quality bedpans with ergonomic designs for patient comfort.

Examples of bedpan in a Sentence

formal The nurse brought in a bedpan for the patient who was unable to get out of bed.

informal I had to use a bedpan when I was in the hospital and couldn't walk to the bathroom.

slang I never want to see another bedpan again after my stay in the hospital.

figurative The old house felt like a bedpan, full of unpleasant memories and stagnant air.

Grammatical Forms of bedpan

• past tense: used bedpan
• plural: bedpans
• comparative: more bedpan
• superlative: most bedpan
• present tense: use bedpan
• future tense: will use bedpan
• perfect tense: have used bedpan
• continuous tense: is using bedpan
• singular: bedpan
• positive degree: bedpan
• infinitive: to use bedpan
• gerund: using bedpan
• participle: used bedpan

Origin and Evolution of bedpan

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bedpan' originated from the combination of 'bed' and 'pan', referring to a shallow container used for bedridden patients to urinate or defecate into.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'bedpan' was a simple container for bodily waste in a medical setting. Over time, the design and materials of bedpans have evolved to be more comfortable and sanitary for patients, reflecting advancements in healthcare technology and practices.