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institutionalize
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in·sti·tu·tion·a·lize (nst-tsh-n-lz)
v.
To place a person in the care of an institution, especially one providing care for the disabled or mentally ill.
insti·tution·al·i·zation (-sh-n-l-zshn) n.
institutionalize
[in′stityo̅o̅′shənəlīz′]
Etymology: L, instituere, to put in place
to place a person in an institution for psychologic or physical treatment or for the protection of the person or society. institutionalization, n., institutionalized, adj.
institutionalize,
v to place a person in a health care or custodial facility for psychologic or physical treatment or for the protection of the person or society.


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