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 new medical center would be the first all-electric hospital in Los Gatos.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
The state has one of the highest concentrations of physicians, academic medical centers, federal health agencies, biotech firms and research institutions in the country.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
Call the medical center promptly and follow the team’s recommendations to protect yourself and your fellow passengers.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
The 20-year-old is receiving specialized treatment at a Sacramento-area medical center for third-degree burns, according to the Yuba City Police Department.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
The state has one of the highest concentrations of physicians, academic medical centers, federal health agencies, biotech firms and research institutions in the country.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2026
Call the medical center promptly and follow the team’s recommendations to protect yourself and your fellow passengers.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
The 20-year-old is receiving specialized treatment at a Sacramento-area medical center for third-degree burns, according to the Yuba City Police Department.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medical center
Noun
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Strong wind gusts Saturday night took down a gazebo at the popular Daer Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Hollywood, sending five people to the hospital, officials said.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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After being struck by gunfire, the man was pronounced dead at a hospital.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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John Anthony Cole, 49, is the prisoner in the video, and the incident occurred in the Adult Detention Center infirmary, Miller said.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2026
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On Tuesday, he was taken to the Collin County Jail and was in isolation at the infirmary within the jail, Fox News Digital confirmed.—
Kelsie Cairns , Michael Ruiz , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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“Medical center.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medical%20center. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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