hospitalization

[hos-pi-tl-uh-zey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act, process, or state of being hospitalized.

2. the period during which a person is hospitalized.

   to extend one's hospitalization.

3. hospitalization insurance.

hospitalization

/ ˌhɒspɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of being hospitalized

2. the duration of a stay in a hospital

Other Word Forms

• dehospitalization noun
• rehospitalization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hospitalization¹

First recorded in 1905–10; hospitalize + -ation

Example Sentences

She points out in a note to clients that the Australian company’s September-quarter performance is influenced by hospitalizations from the country’s flu season.

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After the incident and her hospitalization, the “Van Wilder” and “Sharknado” actor said she and her agent went to a fan signing and then went home.

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And he noted data recently released in Britain that showed this season’s vaccines were still effective against hospitalization.

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Most beneficiaries pay no premium for Part A hospitalization coverage because they have enough work credits to qualify for $0 premiums.

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Since arriving there he has had two emergency hospitalizations for severe chest pain.

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