invalid's bed
[/ˈɪnvəlɪdz bɛd/]
nounpl: invalid's beds
cama de enfermo
1. a bed designed for or occupied by a person who is chronically ill, bedridden, or recovering from illness
The nurse adjusted the pillows on the invalid's bed to ensure maximum comfort.
A enfermeira ajustou os travesseiros na cama de enfermo para garantir o máximo conforto.
2. historically, a specialized bed with features to accommodate the needs of a sick or infirm person
The Victorian invalid's bed had multiple pulleys and adjustable sections for the patient's convenience.
A cama de enfermo vitoriana tinha múltiplas roldanas e seções ajustáveis para a conveniência do paciente.
The term 'invalid's bed' is more commonly found in historical, literary, or medical contexts. In modern usage, terms like 'hospital bed' or 'medical bed' are preferred. The phrase evokes 19th and early 20th-century literature and medical practice when specialized beds for the chronically ill were status symbols and important fixtures in homes.
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