noun General Slang

Beemer

· noun · medical

Hospital slang for an obese patient — from BMI.

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A patient with a very high BMI. Coded language so staff can flag the lifting hazard, the bariatric bed, the hard IV stick, without the patient or family clocking the insult. Not flattering — the medical-humour books admit it 'wouldn't win a prize for sensitivity'.

“Bay 4's a beemer — we'll need the Hovermatt and an extra pair of hands to roll him.”
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Beemer In A Sentence

Bay 4's a beemer — we'll need the Hovermatt and an extra pair of hands to roll him.

Origin & Usage

Backronym off BMI (Body Mass Index), riding on the existing 'Beemer' nickname for a BMW. Doctors get to discuss a patient's weight in front of them without saying the word.

Variants BMI-er
Tags #medical#hospital#patient-slang

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