Definition

The process of admitting someone to a hospital for medical care.

Example

Her hospitalization was necessary after the accident.

Conversation

I heard about your recent hospitalization — are you feeling better now?

Yeah, I'm much better now, thanks for asking!

That must have been really tough; what happened exactly?

I had a minor surgery, but the hospitalization was shorter than I expected.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hospitalization → It is formed from "hospes" (meaning host or guest) and "-ization" (a suffix indicating the process of making or becoming). The word refers to the process of making someone a guest in a hospital for treatment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hospes' which relates to being a guest, and remember that 'hospitalization' means the process of becoming a guest in a hospital for care.

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