Bedridden
Bedridden
Bedridden (/bɛdˈrɪdən/), from the Old English bedrida, meaning "lying in bed", is a term used to describe a person who is unable to leave their bed due to illness, disability, or age.
Etymology
The term "bedridden" is derived from the Old English bedrida, which literally translates to "bed-rider". It was first used in the 14th century to describe individuals who were confined to their beds due to severe illness or disability.
Related Terms
- Immobility: The state of being unable to move. This is often a cause for a person becoming bedridden.
- Convalescence: The gradual recovery of health and strength after illness. A bedridden person may be in a state of convalescence.
- Palliative Care: Specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, often used for bedridden patients.
- Long-term Care: A variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. This is often required for bedridden individuals.
- Pressure Ulcer: Also known as bedsores, these are injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin. Bedridden patients are at high risk of developing pressure ulcers.
Pronunciation
The term "bedridden" is pronounced as /bɛdˈrɪdən/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bedridden
- Wikipedia's article - Bedridden
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