Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun medical care in a hospital; also, the period during which one receives care in a hospital.
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- noun The
hospitalising of apatient , the condition of beinghospitalized , or theperiod a patient stays inhospital . - noun
Insurance that pays a patient'sexpenses .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun placing in medical care in a hospital
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Examples
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I've been 'off the set' for a while (long term hospitalisation), so I may have missed something, but; has the BJP site no longer got a forum?
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The phrase: 'long term hospitalisation 'makes me terribly, terribly afraid.'
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'long-term hospitalisation' makes me terribly, terribly afraid.
IGN Complete 2008
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It would be used to manage extreme situations, such as hospitalisation or medical evacuations for life-threatening illnesses or injuries.
Media Release: Budget 2007-2008: Consular Emergency Services 2007
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The payout in medical scheme benefits for doctors 'services had however shrunk in relation to other services, such as hospitalisation and medicines, in the last ten years.
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While the mediclaims being offered by non-life insurance companies are indemnity plans that pay out the sum assured or the treatment cost, whichever is lower, the standalone health insurance plans offered by life insurance companies are defined-benefit plans that give a predefined lump sum irrespective of the treatment cost (such as hospitalisation benefit).
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(UK), said: "We know already that severe adverse events in childhood such as hospitalisation after a road traffic accident and separation from mothers are linked to CWP in adulthood.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories PhysOrg Team 2010
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Sheen ended up in rehab twice recently drugs, alcohol, porn stars, violence, hospitalisation, all the classics.
Idolising bad boys makes Charlies of us all | Barbara Ellen 2011
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Simply closing non-statutory services that provide support, activity and contact, like community support services or lunch clubs for the vulnerable, is likely to lead to an increase in demand for far more expensive care packages and hospitalisation.
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Serious injuries are classified as those requiring hospitalisation and include serious cuts, fractures, concussion, loss of consciousness and damage to internal organs.
Extent of injuries to children in private jails revealed 2011
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