Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hospital-unit

noun

/ˈhɒspɪtl ˈjuːnɪt/

Definition

A hospital unit is a specific section of a hospital that is designed for a particular type of care or treatment.

Examples

The maternity hospital unit is equipped to handle births and prenatal care.
After surgery, she was moved to the recovery hospital unit for close monitoring.
The oncology hospital unit focuses on treating cancer patients with specialized therapies.

Meaning

It refers to a division within a hospital where patients receive specialized medical services, often related to a particular health issue or phase of care.