Definition

A fortified medical facility designed for large-scale patient management, ranging from battlefield field hospitals to permanent installations. In military contexts, these double as strategic assets.

Example Usage

The military hospital treated hundreds of casualties during the conflict.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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