trauma centre

A 'trauma centre' is a specialized part of a hospital designed to treat severe and life-threatening injuries promptly.

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Definition

B2Emergency Medicine

(technical, hospital)A specialized facility within a hospital equipped to provide immediate and comprehensive care for severe injuries.

Example

  • The patient was rushed to the trauma centre after the car accident.
  • Trauma centres are crucial for saving lives in emergencies.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "trauma centre":

medical center