hospital gown
Open-backed medical attire
A hospital gown is a loose, lightweight garment worn by patients in medical facilities.
It typically ties at the back and provides easy access for examinations and procedures, though this design famously leaves the wearer's backside exposed: She shuffled down the hallway clutching her hospital gown closed.
Lacking rear coverage
- open-backHaving no rear covering
- snapSudden sharp sound
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
nonwoven · polypropylene · draping · adjustable · oversized · sleeveless · neckline · hem
Freedom from observation
- modestyAbsence of vanity
- exposureState of being unprotected
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
awkwardness · self-consciousness · discomfort · drafty · humiliation · dignity · respect · coverage
For one application only
- disposableMade for one use
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- recyclableCapable of being remade
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
sterile · sanitary · throwaway · incineration · waste · landfill · eco-friendly · plastic-free
Methodical assessment or review
- procedurePrescribed sequence of actions
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- pre-opBefore a procedure
- post-opAfter a surgical procedure
admission · inpatient · outpatient · radiology · imaging · labor and delivery · dialysis · chemotherapy
backless
Lacking rear coverage
linen · nonwoven · polypropylene · draping · adjustable · oversized · sleeveless · neckline · hem · fabric
privacy
Freedom from observation
- modestyAbsence of vanity
- exposureState of being unprotected
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
embarrassment · awkwardness · self-consciousness · discomfort · drafty · humiliation · dignity · respect · coverage · flashing
single-use
For one application only
- disposableMade for one use
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- recyclableCapable of being remade
compostable · sterile · sanitary · throwaway · incineration · waste · landfill · eco-friendly · plastic-free · degradable
examination
Methodical assessment or review
post-op · admission · inpatient · outpatient · radiology · imaging · labor and delivery · dialysis · chemotherapy · recovery
color-coded
Marked by hue
- departmentDistinct unit within organization
- fall riskDanger of tumbling
- isolationComplete separation from others
maternity · pediatric · psychiatric · bariatric · yellow · pink · blue · green · white · striped
- robesbathrobe, housecoat, silk robe, terry robe, cotton robe
- clinicexam table, examination table, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, otoscope
- garmentsgarment, robe, robes, dress, jumpsuit
- hospitalizationinpatient, admission, discharge papers, patient room, ICU
- workwearwork boots, overalls, coveralls, work uniform, work shirt
- nursingnurse, nursing, nurses, RN, LPN
hospital gownstreet clothes
Ordinary daily attire
business suit · formal wear · evening gown · tuxedo · three-piece suit
hospital, gown, hospitable, hospitality, hospitals, inhospitable, hospitalized, hospitalize, hospitably