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nosocomial

Pronunciation: [ˌnɒs.əˈkoʊ.mi.əl]

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Learn how to use nosocomial in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “healthcare”

(adjective) related to infections that are caught while a person is in the hospital. This means if someone gets sick from germs while being treated in a hospital, it’s called a nosocomial infection.

Example

The doctor explained that some patients developed nosocomial infections after surgery.

Example

He did not get a nosocomial infection; he was careful and followed all the hospital rules.

Example

What steps can hospitals take to reduce nosocomial infections?

How to pronounce nosocomial

Pronunciation: [ˌnɒs.əˈkoʊ.mi.əl]

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