bedrest

1 of 1noun

/ˈbɛdrɛst/

Forms:bedrests

a medical treatment in which a person is required to stay in bed for a lengthy period to recover from an illness, injury, or medical procedure

After her surgery, the doctor prescribed two weeks of bedrest to ensure proper healing.
The patient was put on bedrest due to complications in her pregnancy.
She found bedrest challenging, but it was necessary to recover from her injury.
During his recovery from the severe flu, bedrest was essential for his return to health.
The doctor recommended bedrest to help alleviate the symptoms of his illness.