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enfermaria — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • infirmary noun A place where sick or injured people are treated, especially a small hospital or clinic.
  • ward noun A section of a hospital where patients with similar needs are cared for.

Senses

enfermaria is used for these senses in English:

  • infirmary A place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital; sickhouse.
  • ward A part of a hospital, with beds, where patients reside.

ward — full definition

  1. noun A section of a hospital where patients with similar needs are cared for.
  2. noun An administrative division of a city, town, or borough.
  3. noun A person, especially a child, under the legal protection of a guardian.
  4. verb To repel or turn aside something threatening (usually with "off").

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