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posthospital

adjective post·hos·pi·tal \ ˌpōst-ˈhä-(ˌ)spi-tᵊl \

Definition of posthospital

: relating to, occurring in, or being the period following a patient's release from a hospital
  • posthospital care
  • posthospital rehabilitation

First Known Use of posthospital

1902

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