Infirmary

usgb/ɪnˈfɜːrməri/
noun

A place in an institution for the care of those who are ill.

He was rushed to the school infirmary after he fell during soccer practice.
Visual representation of "infirmary" - A place in an institution for the care of those who are ill

Often appears as...

  • hospital infirmary
  • school infirmary
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Institutional Care

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

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After the accident, she stayed in the college infirmary for a week.
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Not a Hospital

An infirmary is smaller than a hospital and is often located within another facility.

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The small town relied on the local school’s infirmary instead of a hospital.
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Immediate Aid

Infirmary implies quick access to medical assistance on-site, not for severe cases.

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