medical center

noun

plural medical centers
Synonyms of medical centernext
: a large health care facility that provides medical and surgical care and is often affiliated with a medical school
an academic medical center

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In 2025, medical centers reported a surge in cases with COVID-like symptoms between early August and throughout September, coinciding with students’ return to school. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026 The man was treated at a medical center for both injuries and has since been released. — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Longer wait times were seen for Black patients, people on Medicaid, individuals in lower-income areas, patients traveling longer distances for care, and those treated at academic medical centers or high-volume hospitals. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The powerful temblor also destroyed more than 100 public facilities, including schools, medical centers and churches. — Yacob Herin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medical center

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First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of medical center was in 1917

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