Etymology

Gatch bed

Today it means: A type of hospital bed fitted with jointed springs, which may be adjusted to various positions, in order to elevate a patient's head and knees. Full definition →

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The story

Named after its inventor Willis Dew Gatch.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.