Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hospital-ward
noun
/ˈhɒspɪtl wɔrd/
Definition
A section or area in a hospital where patients are accommodated and cared for.
Examples
- The maternity hospital-ward was busy with new mothers and their babies.
- In the oncology hospital-ward, patients received treatment for cancer.
- Visitors must adhere to strict visiting hours in the surgical hospital-ward.
Meaning
Hospital-ward refers to a specific part of a hospital that contains beds for patients, often organized according to medical specialties or types of care.
Synonyms
- ward
- bay
- unit
- section
- department
