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Definition of hospitalization

hospitalization

/ˌhɑː.spɪ.t̬əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: hospitalisation)
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Plural:hospitalizations
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hospitalization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act of placing a person in a hospital for medical treatment, or the period during which a patient remains in a hospital.

Example

"Early vaccination significantly reduced the rate of hospitalization among elderly patients during the winter season."

2

American Insurance coverage that pays for all or part of a patient's medical expenses while in a hospital.

Example

"Her new employment contract includes comprehensive dental care and full hospitalization."

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• Rhymes for hospitalization

• Nearby Words

hospitably
hospital
hospitality
hospitalization
hospitalize
hoss
host

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the verb 'hospitalize' and the noun-forming suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to Medieval Latin 'hospitale' (guest house or shelter for the needy), from Latin 'hospes' (guest or host).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hospitalization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hospitalization
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