lock hospital
The term "lock hospital" historically referred to specialized hospitals for isolating and treating contagious diseases, particularly sexually transmitted infections.
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Definition
C1Historical Medicine
(historical)A hospital specializing in the treatment and isolation of patients with venereal diseases.
Example
- In the 19th century, many cities had a lock hospital to manage the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
C1Historical Medicine
(historical)A medical facility used for isolating and treating lepers.
Example
- Lock hospitals were initially established to isolate lepers from the general population.
Similar
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