accident ward


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accident ward

A highly nonspecific term, variously defined as:
(1) A&E, emergency department, emergency room, emergency ward; or
(2) Trauma unit, trauma ward.

accident ward

A ward reserved for the care of traumatic injuries.
See also: ward
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