Words Related to Medical Science - Health Facilities
Here you will learn some English words related to health facilities, such as "pharmacy", "hospice", and "day room".
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CCU
[noun]
a part of a hospital that provides specialized care for patients with heart conditions
clinic
[noun]
a part of a hospital or a healthcare facility that provides care for outpatients
to discharge
[verb]
to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care
emergency room
[noun]
a room in a hospital or clinic equipped to provide emergency care to people in need of immediate medical treatment
ENT
[noun]
a field of medicine or a department in a hospital that deals with ear, nose, and throat problems or diseases
hospice
[noun]
a healthcare facility for people who are terminally ill, where their emotional and practical needs are met
care home
[noun]
a facility that provides residential care and support for individuals who need assistance with daily activities
field hospital
[noun]
a temporary medical facility used in emergencies or during conflicts to provide urgent healthcare services
halfway house
[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
institution
[noun]
a facility that cares for individuals with mental health disorders or disabilities
psychiatric hospital
[noun]
a medical facility focused on diagnosing and treating severe mental health disorders
teaching hospital
[noun]
a medical facility that provides clinical education and training to healthcare professionals while also offering patient care services
day room
[noun]
a communal space in a residential or healthcare facility for relaxation and socialization during the day
HDU
[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
housekeeping
[noun]
the department tasked with cleaning rooms, etc. in a hotel, hospital, etc.
operating room
[noun]
a sterile space in a hospital where surgeries are performed using specialized equipment
padded cell
[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
surgery
[noun]
a doctor's office or clinic where patients can receive medical treatment or advice
ICU
[noun]
a treatment unit in a hospital that provides continuous monitoring and intensive care for the critically ill or injured
labor room
[noun]
the room in the hospital where a woman in labor stays before going to the delivery room
delivery room
[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
infirmary
[noun]
an institution where the ill or injured are given medical or surgical treatment
maternity ward
[noun]
a hospital department that provides care for pregnant women and newborn infants
mortuary
[noun]
a building or a room, often in a hospital, where dead bodies are temporarily kept before burial or cremation
recovery room
[noun]
a specialized area where patients are monitored and cared for after surgery until they regain consciousness and stability
sanitarium
[noun]
an establishment or facility that treats people who have a chronic illness
detox
[noun]
the hospital ward or clinic in which patients are detoxified from harmful substances
unit
[noun]
a department, especially in a hospital, that provides a particular type of care or treatment
hospital
[noun]
a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care
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