sanatorium

One entry found for sanatorium.

Main Entry: san·a·to·ri·um
Pronunciation: "sa-n&-'tor-E-&m
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -riums or san·a·to·ria /-E-&/
Etymology: New Latin, from Late Latin, neuter of sanatorius curative, from sanare
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