Military hospital
Military Hospital
A Military Hospital (pronunciation: /ˈmɪlɪtəri hɒˈspɪtəl/) is a medical facility that provides healthcare services to military personnel and, in some cases, their dependents.
Etymology
The term "Military Hospital" is derived from the Latin words militaris meaning "soldier" and hospitalis meaning "guest house". Over time, the term evolved to refer to a place where soldiers receive medical care.
Definition
A Military Hospital is a specialized healthcare facility that is primarily responsible for the treatment and recovery of military personnel, both in peacetime and during war. These hospitals are equipped to handle a wide range of medical conditions, including battlefield injuries, diseases, and psychological trauma.
Related Terms
- Field Hospital: A mobile medical unit that provides surgical services to soldiers in the field during wartime.
- Veterans Hospital: A type of hospital that provides care to veterans, who are former members of the armed forces.
- Combat Support Hospital: A type of military hospital designed to provide an intermediate level of care for wounded soldiers in active combat zones.
- Military Medicine: The practice of medicine in the military, often in the context of battlefield injuries and illnesses.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Military hospital
- Wikipedia's article - Military hospital
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