noun
- a period of time spent resting in bed, typically prescribed by a doctor for recovery from illness or injury
Usage: often used in medical contexts; commonly written as two words (bed rest) but also appears as one word
Examples
- The doctor recommended bedrest for a week to help her recover from the flu.
- After surgery, patients are usually advised to get bedrest for several days.
- He was put on bedrest due to his back injury.
- Bedrest is often the best treatment for minor illnesses.
- The athlete was ordered to bedrest while her ankle healed.
- During bedrest, she spent most of her time reading and watching movies.