trauma centre

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English[edit]

English Wikipedia has an article on:

trauma centre

Alternative forms[edit]

trauma center (US spelling)

Noun[edit]

trauma centre (plural trauma centres)

(UK) A specialized section of a hospital intended to treat suddenly occurring life-threatening injuries and medical conditions.
(Canada) A type of hospital with a highly capable trauma department.

Synonyms[edit]

(part of a hospital):

trauma department / traumatology / trauma
emergency room / emergency department / E.R.
casualty / casualty department

Coordinate terms[edit]

(type of hospital):

general hospital

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