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Bathroom item used in hospital care (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

talc

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'bathroom item' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

'in hospital care' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'TALC' can be found hidden inside 'hospital care'.

'used' is the link.

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(Other definitions for talc that I've seen before include "It is used to absorb moisture" , "Scented powder used after bathing" , "Fine powder" , "Powder used as toiletry" , "Toilet powder - mica" .)

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