sanatorium

• Nom désignant un établissement médical, généralement destiné aux soins de longue durée, par exemple pour le traitement de maladies chroniques ou pour la convalescence ; peut aussi être utilisé comme terme péjoratif pour désigner un hôpital psychiatrique.

A noun referring to a medical facility, typically for long-term care, such as the treatment of chronic diseases or for recuperation; it can also be used as a pejorative term for a psychiatric hospital.

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1. Recuperation facilityB2formalmedical

   A medical facility designed for long-term treatment and recovery from chronic illnesses, such as tuberculosis, or for general convalescence.

   sanatorium

   • The patient was sent to a sanatorium in the mountains to recover from pneumonia.
   • Many sanatoriums were built in the early 20th century for tuberculosis patients.
   • She spent six months at a sanatorium regaining her strength after the surgery.

   Synonymesrest homesanitarium

2. Psychiatric institutionC1informalmedical

   A dated and often pejorative term for a hospital or asylum for people with mental health conditions.

   Institution psychiatrique (terme vieilli et péjoratif)

   • The old building was once a sanatorium for the mentally ill.
   • In historical novels, characters are sometimes sent to a sanatorium for their 'hysteria'.
   • The term 'sanatorium' is now considered outdated and offensive when referring to psychiatric care.

   Synonymesasylummadhousemental hospitalnuthousepsychiatric hospital