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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

Example Sentences

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I had a random panic attack a couple of months ago that landed me in the emergency room, and Mom freaked the heck out.

From Literature

His wife urged him to sign up for medical coverage and go to the emergency room to get checked.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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