hospital

  1. Noun.  A building designed to diagnose and treat the sick, injured or dying. Usually has a staff of doctors and nurses to aid in the treatment of patients.
  2. Noun.  A building founded for the long term care of its residents, such as an almshouse. The residents may have no physical ailments, but simply need financial support.
  3. Noun.  (obsolete) A place of lodging.

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