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Word: Healthcare Facility

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A healthcare facility is a building where people receive medical treatment and care. This includes places like hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes where doctors and nurses help patients with their health.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "healthcare facility" when talking about places where medical services are provided.
  • You can refer to specific types of healthcare facilities, such as "hospital," "urgent care center," or "rehabilitation center."
Example Sentence:
  • "She went to the healthcare facility to get her check-up and to see her doctor."
Advanced Usage:
  • In discussions about public health, you might hear terms like "accessible healthcare facility," which means a place that is easy for everyone to reach and use, especially for those with disabilities.
Word Variants:
  • Healthcare (noun): The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
  • Facility (noun): A place designed for a specific purpose, often used in reference to buildings.
Different Meanings:
  • While "healthcare facility" specifically refers to medical buildings, the word "facility" alone can refer to any place designed for a particular activity (like a sports facility or educational facility).
Synonyms:
  • Medical center
  • Treatment center
  • Clinic
  • Hospital
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

Idioms: There aren't specific idioms related to "healthcare facility," but you might say: - "In good hands" – meaning you are being taken care of by capable professionals, often used in a healthcare context.

Summary:

A healthcare facility is an important place where people go to receive medical care.

Noun
  1. building where medicine is practiced

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