hospitalization
UK: ˌhɒspɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən | US: ˌhɑːspɪtələˈzeɪʃən
n. the act or process of admitting someone to a hospital for medical treatment.
n. the state of being hospitalized.
The word "hospitalization" traces back to the Latin hospitālis (related to guests or hosts), derived from hospes (host/guest). Over time, "hospital" evolved to specifically denote a medical institution. The suffix "-ize" (from Greek -izein) converts nouns into verbs, and "-ation" (Latin -atio) forms nouns indicating an action or process. Thus, "hospitalization" literally means "the process of placing someone in a hospital."
His severe injury required immediate hospitalization.
The insurance policy covers up to 30 days of hospitalization.
Mental health awareness has reduced unnecessary hospitalizations.
She recovered quickly after a brief hospitalization.
The pandemic led to a surge in hospitalizations nationwide.