Main Entry: san·a·to·ri·um

Pronunciation: \ˌsa-nə-ˈtȯr-ē-əm\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural san·a·to·riums or san·a·to·ria \-ē-ə\

Etymology: New Latin, from Late Latin, neuter of sanatorius curative, from sanare

Date: 1839

1 : an establishment that provides therapy combined with a regimen (as of diet and exercise) for treatment or rehabilitation
2 a : an institution for rest and recuperation (as of convalescents) b : an establishment for the treatment of the chronically ill