Bedpan (noun)

A shallow container used by bedridden patients for urination and defecation.

Origin:

Bedpan is a combination of "bed" and "pan" referring to a shallow container used by bedridden patients for urination and defecation.

Examples:

1. The nurse helped the patient use the bedpan.
2. The bedpan was cleaned and disinfected after each use.
3. He was too weak to get out of bed, so he had to use a bedpan.
4. She used the bedpan instead of getting out of bed to use the toilet.
5. The bedpan was placed under the patient for easy access.