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
