as in hospital
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured
The university medical center just added a new cancer wing.
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Recent Examples of medical center
The train stops near museums, restaurants, medical centers and famous shopping districts.
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 May 2026
As college seniors, the twins trained at the medical center and joined the staff after graduation.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
His work often focuses on patients who rely on the Texas Medical Center, medical breakthroughs and the health care professionals who work in the largest medical center in the world.
—Evan MacDonald, Houston Chronicle, 5 May 2026
The driver, a 58-year-old man from Fillmore, sustained minor injuries and was taken to a medical center for treatment.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 May 2026
As college seniors, the twins trained at the medical center and joined the staff after graduation.
—Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
His work often focuses on patients who rely on the Texas Medical Center, medical breakthroughs and the health care professionals who work in the largest medical center in the world.
—Evan MacDonald, Houston Chronicle, 5 May 2026
The driver, a 58-year-old man from Fillmore, sustained minor injuries and was taken to a medical center for treatment.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medical center
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The landlord Ramco is asking the court to appoint a receiver for the hospital, so a different operator can take over.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Music is one way the mares, part of Nodiff-Netanel’s nonprofit called Mini Therapy Horses, comfort people, especially hospital patients, in Southern California.—
Kyle Melnick,
Washington Post,
9 May 2026
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The court documents describe how Adair had pre-existing medical conditions and was being transported in a wheelchair back to his cell from the infirmary right before the altercation took place.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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The Guadalupe camp’s infirmary – known as Heaven Can Wait – was run by Dick’s daughter-in-law Mary Liz, a former Mystic camper and registered nurse who treated many sick and injured children herself.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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“Medical center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medical%20center. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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