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Hospitalization: meaning, definitions and examples

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hospitalization

 

[ ˌhɑː.spɪ.tə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical care

The act of placing a person in a hospital for treatment or observation.

Synonyms

admission, care, treatment

Examples of usage

  • He required hospitalization for his severe injuries.
  • The doctor recommended hospitalization for further tests.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,883, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.