hôpital

Definitions of hôpital
  1. noun
    a health facility where patients receive treatment
    synonyms: infirmerie
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    lazaret
    hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)
    asile de fous
    a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person
    hôpital militaire
    hospital for soldiers and other military personnel
    asile de fous
    pejorative terms for an insane asylum
    antenne chirurgicale, hôpital de campagne
    a temporary military hospital near the battle lines
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    bâtiment médical
    building where medicine is practiced
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