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Infirmary

//ɪnˈfɝməɹi// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital; sickhouse.

    "There shall be provided an infirmary or a place for the treatment of sick detained person in every place of detention."

  2. 2
    a health facility where patients receive treatment wordnet
  3. 3
    A clinic or dispensary within another institution.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin infirmaria, from Latin infirmus.

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