Hospital Ward (Noun)
Meaning
Block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care; "they put her in a 4-bed ward".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She was transported to the intensive care ward immediately after the accident for close monitoring of her condition.
- The maternity ward at the hospital specialized in providing quality prenatal care to expecting mothers.
- The new medical wing of the hospital included an extended pediatric ward equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
- Visitors were allowed to see patients during visiting hours at the general ward, but there were restrictions at the infectious diseases ward.
- The psychiatric ward provided a safe environment for patients with mental health conditions to receive treatment from professional therapists.