Hospitalization: meaning, definitions and examples
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hospitalization
[ ˌhɑː.spɪ.tə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ]
medical care
The act of placing a person in a hospital for treatment or observation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He required hospitalization for his severe injuries.
- The doctor recommended hospitalization for further tests.
mental health
The admission of a person to a psychiatric facility for treatment of mental illness.
Synonyms
institutionalization, psychiatric care
Examples of usage
- She underwent hospitalization for depression.
- The hospitalization helped her manage her anxiety.
Translations
Translations of the word "hospitalization" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hospitalização
🇮🇳 अस्पताल में भर्ती
🇩🇪 Krankenhauseinweisung
🇮🇩 perawatan di rumah sakit
🇺🇦 госпіталізація
🇵🇱 hospitalizacja
🇯🇵 入院
🇫🇷 hospitalisation
🇪🇸 hospitalización
🇹🇷 hastaneye yatış
🇰🇷 입원
🇸🇦 استشفاء
🇨🇿 hospitalizace
🇸🇰 hospitalizácia
🇨🇳 住院
🇸🇮 hospitalizacija
🇮🇸 innlögn á sjúkrahús
🇰🇿 госпитализация
🇬🇪 ჰოსპიტალიზაცია
🇦🇿 xəstəxanaya yerləşdirmə
🇲🇽 hospitalización
Word origin
The term 'hospitalization' dates back to the mid-19th century when hospitals became more common for medical care. The concept of hospitalization evolved as medical practices advanced, leading to specialized care for various conditions. Today, hospitalization plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive treatment for both physical and mental health issues.
See also: hospital.