Meaning & use
nosocomial
Originating or acquired in a hospital, especially referring to infections.
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The patient developed a nosocomial infection during her extended stay in the ICU.
Hospitals track nosocomial infection rates closely to improve sanitation practices.
A note on using this word
Nosocomial is a specialized medical term; outside clinical writing, 'hospital-acquired' is the clearer, more accessible equivalent.
Words with a similar meaning
hospital-acquired
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