hospitalization

• Der Vorgang oder die Tatsache, dass jemand in ein Krankenhaus aufgenommen wird, um dort behandelt zu werden, sowie der Zeitraum des Aufenthalts in einem Krankenhaus zur Behandlung.

A noun referring to the act or process of being admitted to and treated in a hospital, or the period of time during which a patient receives medical care in a hospital.

1. Period of hospital stayB2formalmedical

   The act or process of being admitted to and staying in a hospital for medical treatment.

   Krankenhausaufenthalt

   • His hospitalization lasted for two weeks after the surgery.
   • The patient required immediate hospitalization due to severe dehydration.
   • She was discharged after a brief hospitalization for observation.

2. Condition of being treatedB2formalmedical

   The state of receiving medical care as a patient in a hospital.

   Krankenhausaufenthalt

   • Hospitalization often involves a team of doctors and nurses.
   • The severity of the injury necessitated hospitalization.
   • During hospitalization, vital signs are monitored regularly.

   Synonymehospital care

3. Insurance coverageC1formalmedical

   A type of insurance policy that covers the costs of hospital care.

   Krankenhausversicherung

   • His health plan includes comprehensive hospitalization benefits.
   • Hospitalization insurance helps cover room charges and medical procedures.
   • Without hospitalization coverage, the bill would have been enormous.

   Synonymehospitalization insurance

4. Admission to medical careB2formalmedical

   The process of placing someone under medical care in a hospital setting.

   Krankenhausaufnahme

   • The emergency team arranged for his hospitalization immediately.
   • Hospitalization is recommended for patients with severe infections.
   • The decision for hospitalization was made by the attending physician.

   Synonymeadmission