νοσοκομείο

Definition

A place where sick people are treated.

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Etymology

'Νοσοκομείο' (nosokomeío) comes from the Ancient Greek 'νοσοκομεῖον' (nosokomeion), which combines 'νόσος' (nósos, meaning disease) and 'κομεῖν' (komein, meaning to take care of). The term has been used since antiquity to refer to a place for caring for the sick.

How & Where It’s Used

This word is used in both formal and informal settings, particularly in medical and healthcare discussions or when discussing health services. It has no strong regional variances.

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