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hospitals

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Institutions that are built, staffed, and equipped for the diagnosis of disease, for medical and surgical treatment of the sick and the injured, and for their housing during this process. The modern hospital also often serves as a center for investigation and for teaching.

Variations

general hospitals

spitals

polyclinics

hospitals, general

hospital

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