bedpan

/ˌbɛdˈpæn/
/ˈbɛdpæn/
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Other forms: bedpans

Definitions of bedpan
  1. noun
    a shallow vessel used by a bedridden patient for defecation and urination
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    type of:
    vessel
    an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
Pronunciation
US
/ˌbɛdˈpæn/
UK
/ˈbɛdpæn/
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