trauma centre
trauma centre noun: a specialized section of a hospital intended to treat suddenly occurring life-threatening injuries and medical conditions.
Noun
trauma centre (plural trauma centres)
- A specialized section of a hospital intended to treat suddenly occurring life-threatening injuries and medical conditions.
- A type of hospital with a highly capable trauma department.
- Synonyms:
- trauma department, traumatology, trauma, emergency room, emergency department, E.R., casualty, casualty department
Synonyms of trauma centre
- trauma department
- traumatology
- trauma
- emergency room
- emergency department
- E.R.
- casualty
- casualty department
Forms of trauma centre
| plural | trauma centres |
|---|---|
| alternative form | trauma center |
Questions about trauma centre
- What does trauma centre mean?
- Trauma centre means a specialized section of a hospital intended to treat suddenly occurring life-threatening injuries and medical conditions.
- What part of speech is trauma centre?
- Trauma centre is a noun.
- What is the plural of trauma centre?
- The plural of trauma centre is trauma centres.
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