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Definition of Sanatorium
1. Noun. A hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases.
2. Noun. Pejorative terms for an insane asylum.
Exact synonyms: Bedlam, Booby Hatch, Crazy House, Cuckoo's Nest, Funny Farm, Funny House, Loony Bin, Madhouse, Nut House, Nuthouse, Snake Pit
Generic synonyms: Asylum, Insane Asylum, Institution, Mental Home, Mental Hospital, Mental Institution, Psychiatric Hospital
Generic synonyms: Asylum, Insane Asylum, Institution, Mental Home, Mental Hospital, Mental Institution, Psychiatric Hospital
Definition of Sanatorium
1. n. An establishment for the treatment of the sick; a resort for invalids. See Sanitarium.
Definition of Sanatorium
1. Noun. an institution that treats chronic diseases, and provides supervised recuperation and convalescence ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sanatorium
1. [n -RIA or -RIUMS]
Medical Definition of Sanatorium
1. An institution for the treatment of chronic disorders and a place for recuperation under medical supervision. Compare: sanitarium. Origin: Mod. L. Neuter of sanatorius, curative, fr. Sano, to cure, heal (05 Mar 2000)
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