hospital

/ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/noun

A building, often with many floors and departments, where doctors and nurses treat people who are seriously sick or hurt.

British English says 'in hospital' with no article for patients; American English requires 'in the hospital'.

Related words

medicineA drug or other substance taken to treat illness and help the body heal.nurseSomeone whose job is looking after people who are ill or injured.patientSomeone receiving medical treatment or care from a doctor, nurse, dentist, or other health professional.doctorA person with the training and license to treat people who are ill or hurt.headacheA pain felt in the head.feverA body temperature that rises above normal, usually as a sign of illness.