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sanitarium

sa·ni·ta·rium

UK/ˌsæn.ɪˈtɛəɹ.i.əm/ uncommon informal us

noun

1.

a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases

Origin

Ellipsis of Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital College, the former name of Adventist Medical Center College - Iligan.

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