bed rest

/bɛd rɛst/
/bɛd rɛst/
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Other forms: bed rests

Definitions of bed rest
  1. noun
    confinement to bed continuously (as in the case of some sick or injured persons)
    synonyms: bedrest
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    type of:
    ease, relaxation, repose, rest
    freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
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