Hospital

usgb/ˈhɑːspɪtl/
noun

A place where people who are ill or injured are treated and taken care of by doctors and nurses.

She was rushed to hospital after the accident.
Visual representation of "hospital" - A place where people who are ill or injured are treated and taken care of by doctors and nurses.

Often appears as...

  • go to hospital
  • taken to hospital
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Health Emergency

Used when immediate medical care is needed due to severe conditions.

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After the severe allergic reaction, he was taken to the hospital.
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No 'the' in UK

In British English, 'hospital' is often used without 'the' when talking about the general concept.

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She's been in hospital since Monday.
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Hospital Admission

Refers to the process of entering the hospital for treatment, not visiting.

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He had his hospital admission yesterday for the surgery.
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