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bed′ rest`


n.
1. a prolonged rest in bed, as in the treatment of an illness.
2. a device used to support a person sitting up in bed.
[1870]
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Noun1.bed rest - confinement to bed continuously (as in the case of some sick or injured persons)bed rest - confinement to bed continuously (as in the case of some sick or injured persons)
bedrest
repose, rest, ease, relaxation - freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"
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