Hospitalized: meaning, definitions and examples

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hospitalized

 

[ ˈhɒspɪtəlʌɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical treatment

Hospitalized refers to the act of admitting a patient into a hospital for medical care. This may involve an overnight stay or a longer period for observation and treatment. Patients may be hospitalized for various reasons, including surgery, severe illness, or recovery from an accident. The process often involves a thorough assessment by medical professionals to determine the appropriate course of action during their stay.

Synonyms

admitted, committed, institutionalized

Examples of usage

  • He was hospitalized for pneumonia.
  • The patient was hospitalized after the car accident.
  • She needs to be hospitalized for further tests.

Translations

Translations of the word "hospitalized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hospitalizado

🇮🇳 अस्पताल में भर्ती

🇩🇪 hospitalisiert

🇮🇩 dirawat di rumah sakit

🇺🇦 госпіталізований

🇵🇱 hospitalizowany

🇯🇵 入院した

🇫🇷 hospitalisé

🇪🇸 hospitalizado

🇹🇷 hastaneye yatırılmış

🇰🇷 입원한

🇸🇦 مُحتَجز في المستشفى

🇨🇿 hospitalizovaný

🇸🇰 hospitalizovaný

🇨🇳 住院的

🇸🇮 hospitaliziran

🇮🇸 innlagður

🇰🇿 ауруханаға жатқызылған

🇬🇪 ჰოსპიტალიზებული

🇦🇿 xəstəxanaya yerləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 hospitalizado

Etymology

The term 'hospitalized' originates from the noun 'hospital', which dates back to the Middle Ages when it referred to a place of shelter for travelers and the sick, derived from the Latin word 'hospitale', meaning a guest house. The evolution of hospitals as centers for medical care began in the 18th and 19th centuries, with modern hospitals becoming more structured facilities equipped with professional staff. As hospitals developed into institutions focused specifically on providing healthcare, the verb form 'hospitalize' emerged, signifying the act of taking someone into care and ensuring that they receive proper medical attention. The use of 'hospitalized' has expanded to encompass a wide range of medical situations where patients require specialized care and monitoring.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,512, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.