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infirmary

in·fir·mary

UK/ɪnˈfɝməɹi/ US/ɪˈnfɜrmɜri/ fairly common

noun

1.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

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Origin

From Medieval Latin infirmaria, from Latin infirmus.

Phrases

  • sick bay

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