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Word

hospitalized

Phoneticshos·pi·tal·ized

/ˈhɑspɪtəˌɫaɪzd/

Definition

adj. staying in a hospital because you are sick or injured and need professional care.

adj. admitted to and currently residing in a hospital for medical observation or treatment.

Examples

“He was hospitalized for two weeks after the accident.”

“The elderly patient was hospitalized following a severe case of pneumonia that required intravenous antibiotics.”

“Although the initial symptoms appeared minor, the athlete was eventually hospitalized to undergo a series of diagnostic tests to rule out internal bleeding.”

Examples

simple

“He was hospitalized for two weeks after the accident.”

contextual

“The elderly patient was hospitalized following a severe case of pneumonia that required intravenous antibiotics.”

complex

“Although the initial symptoms appeared minor, the athlete was eventually hospitalized to undergo a series of diagnostic tests to rule out internal bleeding.”

Real-World Examples

“Research shows that the vaccine made an immediate positive impact after it was approved in 2023, decreasing the number of babies hospitalized from the virus.”
The Guardian · 13 Aug 2026
“Among 288 patients, 14 were hospitalized or died.”
ScienceDaily · 16 Aug 2026

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
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