HOSPITAL

Hospital

A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment.

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hospital

Noun

  1. A building designed to diagnose and treat the sick, injured or dying. Usually has a staff of doctors and nurses to aid in the treatment of patients.
  2. A building founded for the long term care of its residents, such as an almshouse. The residents may have no physical ailments, but simply need financial support.
  3. A place of lodging.
  4. The place and state of being hospitalized.
    Luckily an ambulance arrived quickly and he was rushed to hospital.

Adjective

  1. hospitable


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