emergency room

American  

[ih-mur-juhn-see room, room] / ɪˈmɜr dʒən si ˌrum, ˌrʊm /

noun

1. a hospital area equipped and staffed for the prompt treatment of acute illness, trauma, or other medical emergencies. ER

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Example Sentences

What happens when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents enter the emergency room of a hospital?

From Los Angeles Times

Healthcare utilization included hospital stays, clinic visits either in person or virtual, and emergency room visits.

From Science Daily

“The Pitt,” one of the buzziest TV shows in America, has been lauded for its realistic portrayal of emergency rooms and the stresses that medical workers endure on a regular basis.

From Los Angeles Times

The force of the fall and the nature of his injuries prompted first responders to call for a helicopter to airlift the child to an emergency room in nearby Reno.

From Los Angeles Times

Each year, they account for nearly 4 million visits to doctors or emergency rooms and generate more than $800 million in healthcare costs.

From Science Daily

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