hos
pital
Plural
hospitals
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a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care
A hospital is a medical place where doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals provide medical treatment and care to patients who are sick or injured. Hospitals have various departments, such as emergency rooms, operating rooms, and wards, where patients receive different types of medical care depending on their needs. Hospitals also offer services for diagnosing people, rehabilitation, and sometimes specialized treatments for specific medical conditions.
- I visited my friend at the hospital and brought her some flowers.
- She went to the hospital for a check-up with her doctor.
- They work as nurses at the hospital, taking care of patients' needs.
- We donate blood regularly at the hospital to help those in need.
- We saw a newborn baby in the maternity ward of the hospital.
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