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

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The problem is particularly troublesome in areas of the country without doctors, nurses, midwives or medical centers specializing in maternity care. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024 The Look to Michigan campaign will raise funds for the three UM campuses at Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint as well as its intercollegiate athletics program and academic medical center. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center of the University of Michigan and includes the U-M Medical School and University of Michigan Health. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 26 Sep. 2024 Pharmacies and other medical centers across the state are stocking up on their annual shipments of COVID-19 vaccines and tests in preparation for the upcoming season. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for medical center 

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Nov. 2024.

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