bedridden
[ bed-rid-n ]
/ ˈbɛdˌrɪd n /
adjective
confined to bed because of illness, injury, etc.
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British Dictionary definitions for bedridden
bedridden
/ (ˈbɛdˌrɪdən) /
adjective
confined to bed because of illness, esp for a long or indefinite period
Word Origin for bedridden
Old English bedreda, from bedd bed + -rida rider, from rīdan to ride
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Medical definitions for bedridden
bedridden
[ bĕd′rĭd′n ]
adj.
Confined to bed because of illness or infirmity.
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