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to hospitalize

verbgeneral usecommon/ĩtɨɾˈnaɾ/in·ter·nar

Definition

1

To place or be placed in an institution, especially a hospital, for treatment or observation.

Usage examples

The doctor decided to hospitalize the patient for further tests.
She had to be hospitalized in a rehabilitation clinic.

Common combinations

to hospitalize a patientto be hospitalized voluntarily