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CCU
/sˌiːsˌiːjˈuː/
noun
a part of a hospital that provides specialized care for patients with heart conditions
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clinic
/ˈkɫɪnɪk/
noun
a part of a hospital or a healthcare facility that provides care for outpatients
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community hospital
/kəmjˈuːnɪɾi hˈɑːspɪɾəl/
noun
‌a small hospital that is accessible to the local community
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to discharge
/ˈdɪsˌtʃɑɹdʒ/, /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/
verb
to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care
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dispensary
/ˈdɪspɛnˌsɛɹi/, /dɪˈspɛnsɝi/
noun
a clinic that provides medicine and medical supplies
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emergency room
/ɪmˈɜːdʒənsi ɹˈuːm/
noun
a room in a hospital or clinic equipped to provide emergency care to people in need of immediate medical treatment
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ENT
/ˈɛnt/
noun
a field of medicine or a department in a hospital that deals with ear, nose, and throat problems or diseases
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hospice
/ˈhɑspəs/
noun
a healthcare facility for people who are terminally ill, where their emotional and practical needs are met
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care home
/kˈɛɹ hˈoʊm/
noun
a facility that provides residential care and support for individuals who need assistance with daily activities
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field hospital
/fˈiːld hˈɑːspɪɾəl/
noun
a temporary medical facility used in emergencies or during conflicts to provide urgent healthcare services
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halfway house
/hˈæfweɪ hˈaʊs/
noun
a transitional living facility where individuals who are recovering from addiction, mental illness, or other challenging situations can reside temporarily as they transition back into the community
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institution
/ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃən/
noun
a facility that cares for individuals with mental health disorders or disabilities
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psychiatric hospital
/sˌaɪkɪˈætɹɪk hˈɑːspɪɾəl/
noun
a medical facility focused on diagnosing and treating severe mental health disorders
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teaching hospital
/tˈiːtʃɪŋ hˈɑːspɪɾəl/
noun
a medical facility that provides clinical education and training to healthcare professionals while also offering patient care services
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day room
/dˈeɪ ɹˈuːm/
noun
a communal space in a residential or healthcare facility for relaxation and socialization during the day
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HDU
/ˈeɪtʃ dˈiː jˈuː/
noun
a hospital unit that provides extra care and attention to patients who are not critically ill but still need more support than a regular hospital ward can provide
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housekeeping
/ˈhaʊˌskipɪŋ/
noun
the department tasked with cleaning rooms, etc. in a hotel, hospital, etc.
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operating room
/ˈɑːpɚɹˌeɪɾɪŋ ɹˈuːm/
noun
a sterile space in a hospital where surgeries are performed using specialized equipment
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padded cell
/pˈædᵻd sˈɛl/
noun
a specialized room in a mental health or correctional facility that is lined with padded walls and flooring to prevent self-harm or injury to the occupant
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pharmacy
/ˈfɑɹməsi/
noun
a shop where medicines are sold
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sickroom
/sˈɪkɹuːm/
noun
a designated space for unwell individuals to rest and receive care
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surgery
/ˈsɝdʒɝi/
noun
a doctor's office or clinic where patients can receive medical treatment or advice
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ICU
/ˈaɪkuː/
noun
a treatment unit in a hospital that provides continuous monitoring and intensive care for the critically ill or injured
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labor room
/lˈeɪbɚ ɹˈuːm/
noun
the room in the hospital where a woman in labor stays before going to the delivery room
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delivery room
/dɪlˈɪvɚɹi ɹˈuːm/
noun
a designated facility where pregnant individuals give birth, typically located in a hospital or birth center, with the support of medical professionals and equipment
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infirmary
/ɪnˈfɝmɝi/
noun
an institution where the ill or injured are given medical or surgical treatment
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maternity ward
/mətˈɜːnɪɾi wˈɔːɹd/
noun
a hospital department that provides care for pregnant women and newborn infants
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mortuary
/ˈmɔɹtʃuˌɛɹi/
noun
a building or a room, often in a hospital, where dead bodies are temporarily kept before burial or cremation
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recovery room
/ɹɪkˈʌvɚɹi ɹˈuːm/
noun
a specialized area where patients are monitored and cared for after surgery until they regain consciousness and stability
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sanitarium
/sˌænɪtˈɛɹiəm/
noun
an establishment or facility that treats people who have a chronic illness
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detox
/ˈdiˌtɑks/
noun
the hospital ward or clinic in which patients are detoxified from harmful substances
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unit
/ˈjunət/, /ˈjunɪt/
noun
a department, especially in a hospital, that provides a particular type of care or treatment
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hospital
/ˈhɑˌspɪtəɫ/
noun
a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care
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ward
/ˈwɔɹd/
noun
a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions
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