
Hospitalization
Medical Context
Used when someone needs medical care and must stay at the hospital.

After the accident, immediate hospitalization was necessary.
Seriousness Implied
Implies a condition is serious enough to need hospital care, not just a doctor's visit.

The infection led to her hospitalization.
Action by Professionals
It's a process done by medical professionals, not the patient themselves.

The paramedics decided hospitalization was crucial.
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AdmissionConfinementConvalescenceOccupancyResidencyStayTreatment
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