medical center

noun

plural medical centers
: 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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So what can Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Texas policyholders with these plans expect now that these medical centers are no longer in-network? Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025 Increasing research at medical center specifically targeting sore throats shows early insights. Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025 These groups offer information on treatments and other concerns and are often led by health professionals in a hospital or medical center. Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2025 Konig hasn't worked for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in over two years, a spokesperson for the medical center said. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for medical center

Word History

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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“Medical center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medical%20center. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

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