Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hospital-admission

Noun
/ˈhɒspɪtəl əˈdɪʃən/
Definition
The process of being accepted into a hospital for treatment or observation.
Examples
  • The hospital admission process can sometimes be lengthy.
  • After the accident, her hospital admission was necessary for urgent care.
  • Patients must complete paperwork prior to hospital admission.
Meaning
Hospital admission refers to when a patient enters a hospital for medical care, whether it is for surgery, illness, or observation following an emergency.
Synonyms
  • Hospital entry
  • Inpatient admission
  • Medical admission