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hospital hospital /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/ aep /ˈhɑː.spɪ.t̬əl/ noun [C or U] ► A1 a place where people who are ill or injured are treated and taken care of by doctors and nurses: » a general/children's/maternity hospital» hospital patients/staff» UK I've got to go (in)to hospital (US to the hospital) to have an operation.» UK She spent a week in hospital (US in the hospital) last year.Thesaurus+: ↑Medical places and organizations• • • Extra Examples:» He is critically ill in hospital.» I would much rather have my baby at home than in hospital.» He worked as a nurse in a psychiatric hospital.» The injured were taken to several nearby hospitals.» The hospital is carrying out tests to find out what's wrong with her. |