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hos·pi·tal·ize / ˈhäspitlˌīz/ • v. [tr.] (usu. be hospitalized) admit or cause (someone) to be admitted to a hospital for treatment: Casey was hospitalized for chest pains.DERIVATIVES: hos·pi·tal·i·za·tion / ˌhäspitl-liˈzāshən/ n.

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