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

Examples of medical center in a Sentence

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That victim was recently released from the medical center at the University of California, Davis, the CHP said. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024 Anyone who is taking the medication and experiencing the side effects listed above should report them to their healthcare team immediately, according to the medical center. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024 Healthcare leadership has also emerged as a strong path to executive positions, with several major medical centers in the region led by Black women executives. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024 The medical center thanked its staff for their quick action when the baby box alarm went off. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 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 15 Dec. 2024.

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