
Infirmary
Institutional Care
Used for places within institutions like schools to treat the sick or injured.

After the accident, she stayed in the college infirmary for a week.
Not a Hospital
An infirmary is smaller than a hospital and is often located within another facility.

The small town relied on the local school’s infirmary instead of a hospital.
Immediate Aid
Infirmary implies quick access to medical assistance on-site, not for severe cases.

He received first aid for his sprain at the camp's infirmary.
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ClinicHospitalPolyclinicSanatorium
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