Definition: 1. noun (noun form: HOSPITAL) A building or structure used primarily for reception, accommodation, care, or health purposes. It is a type of place of treatment. Definition: A hospital is a facility that provides medical services to patients in a public setting, usually under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals who are typically licensed in their respective specialties. Hospitals are designed with facilities and resources designed to provide care, including radiology, surgery, physical therapy, nursing care, mental health services, and other specialized therapies. 2. noun (noun form: HOSPITAL) A place where medical services are provided. The term 'hospitals' is often used interchangeably with the terms 'hospital', which refers to any institution that provides medical services under the supervision of licensed personnel and/or has a hospital-like environment, but not necessarily located in a public place. Definition: A hospital is an establishment that houses a group of individuals who are either patients or health care professionals. In a hospital setting, healthcare providers and patients interact with each other to provide medical care and treatment. Hospitals may be equipped with specialized facilities and technologies for treating various forms of illness such as surgery, radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, and more. 3. noun (noun form: HOSPITAL) The practice or institution where one is a patient or receives medical care. An outpatient clinic is a type of hospital that provides services to individuals who are not in the treatment process but who are under observation for any health condition.