infirmary /in·fir·ma·ry/ (-ah-re) a hospital or place where the sick or infirm are maintained or treated.
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in·fir·ma·ry ( n-fûr m -r )n. A place for the care of the infirm, sick, or injured, especially a small hospital or clinic in an institution or school. |
infirmary
[infur′mərē]
Etymology: L, infirmus, weak
a place that provides care for sick or infirm persons.
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Medtalk A health clinic–eg, in a college or university–US or small hospital–UK. See Surgery. Cf Outpatient clinic.
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