2006-08-10 03:04:30 · 7 answers · asked by aravind k 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Hospital (noun)
1. a charitable institution for the needy, aged, infirm, or young
2. an institution where the sick or injured are given medical or surgical care -- usually used in British English without an article after a preposition
3. a repair shop for specified small objects
2006-08-10 03:10:42 · answer #1 · answered by suraj_krsna1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A hospital is a place you go to for medical treatment by professionals. If you get injured badly or diseased, you may end up in a hospital for treatment. Surgery also occurs in hospitals as well as recovery. Specialized hospitals treat specific needs while general ones treat many. Clinics are smaller versions of hospitals. Hope this helps!
2006-08-10 03:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically a large, imposing building, several stories high, ostensible intended as a facility to administer to the ailing and infirm, but actually erected to over charge those unfortunate enough to fall ill for accommodations, services, and medications, all of which is justified as being essential health care.
2006-08-10 03:29:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was originally a place of rest or sanctuary but now means a place to receive medical treatment. For an exact definition try a dictionary.
2006-08-10 03:10:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hos·pi·tal (hsp-tl, -ptl) KEY
NOUN:
An institution that provides medical, surgical, or psychiatric care and treatment for the sick or the injured.
Chiefly British A charitable institution, such as an orphanage or a home for the elderly.
A repair shop for specified items: a doll hospital.
Archaic A hospice for travelers or pilgrims.
2006-08-10 03:11:53 · answer #5 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moron. Look at www.websters.com.
2006-08-10 03:49:14 · answer #6 · answered by jessiekatsopolous 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a place where "hos" go to "pital"
2006-08-10 03:07:50 · answer #7 · answered by Mollerina 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋