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bedridden

[bed-rid-n] / ˈbɛdˌrɪd n /


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"You can use this knowledge to help bedridden patients. They also experience constipation and likely also have increased protein fermentation that may aggravate health conditions," concludes Lars Ove Dragsted, senior author of the paper.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

“Everyone knows their postman’s name — right?” a bedridden retiree nervously trills.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

My mother is bedridden and has very limited use of her hands.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

While bedridden after surgery Carla connected with other women with endometriosis and started online support groups which evolved into her forming a charity, The Endometriosis Foundation.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

According to the scullery maid she was still bedridden; apparently her labor had been complicated.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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