Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A room or area in a hospital where patients receive specific types of medical treatment; often refers to sections dedicated to particular cases or types of patients.
Ward
/wɔːrd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Wards of his, perhaps?
"This is no charity ward.
Fire ward policies were implemented quickly.
Etymology:
Derived from Old English weard meaning guard, and related to the German Warte for watchtower, it refers to guarding or watching, originally indicating protection of a space or individuals.
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