Hospital
/ˈhɒspɪtl/
Definitions
- (n.) An institution licensed and equipped for providing medical or surgical care and treatment to the sick or injured, often regulated by law.
The patient was admitted to the hospital for emergency surgery.
Forms
- hospital
- hospitals
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the definition emphasizes licensing, regulation, and the provision of care, distinguishing hospitals from other healthcare entities.
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