as in hospital
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured
The university medical center just added a new cancer wing.
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Recent Examples of medical center
In addition to all this, a medical center and an educational institution have been established in the region, providing the population with access to basic health care and knowledge, a critical foundation for sustainable growth and social stability.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Within days, SpaceX began sending hundreds, then thousands, then tens of thousands of life-saving Starlink terminals to Ukrainian medical centers and bomb shelters, government enclaves and universities, and activated the satellites flying above.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Öztürk had another asthma attack, and had to wait about 15 minutes to be taken to a medical center, where a nurse removed her headscarf without her permission.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
Gender-affirming medical care typically takes place in specialized clinics in academic medical centers, after a referral from the patient’s pediatrician or mental health provider, Ladinsky says.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2025
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Within days, SpaceX began sending hundreds, then thousands, then tens of thousands of life-saving Starlink terminals to Ukrainian medical centers and bomb shelters, government enclaves and universities, and activated the satellites flying above.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Öztürk had another asthma attack, and had to wait about 15 minutes to be taken to a medical center, where a nurse removed her headscarf without her permission.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
Gender-affirming medical care typically takes place in specialized clinics in academic medical centers, after a referral from the patient’s pediatrician or mental health provider, Ladinsky says.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for medical center
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medical center
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People who are obese, over 65, or have darker skin may be more at risk for deficiency—and about 50% to 60% of nursing home residents and patients in hospitals are vitamin D deficient.—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
28 May 2025
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The orchestra outreach includes education with public schools; performances in hospitals; and performing with Opera Carolina, Charlotte Ballet and Charlotte Master Chorale.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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As he was being taken to the infirmary, he was allegedly assaulted again, the indictment states.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Brooks was on an infirmary bed when the attack occurred, and at one point in the video his face was visibly bloodied.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Medical center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medical%20center. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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