Medical Facilities

noun a place where medical treatment is given to people who do not need to stay in a hospital

• The clinic provides medical services to the local community.
• I have an appointment at the clinic later today.
• I heard the clinic is the place to go for quick fixes.
• The clinic of life teaches us important lessons through our experiences.

noun a place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill

• The patient was transferred to the infirmary for further medical care.
• I heard they're setting up a mini infirmary at the event for any emergencies.
• I hope I don't end up in the infirmary after that intense workout.
• Her mind felt like an infirmary, filled with thoughts that needed healing.

noun a state of being not in working order or unavailable for use

• The machinery has been deemed out of commission and needs immediate repair.
• Sorry, but the printer is out of commission right now.
• My phone is out of commission until I can get it fixed.
• After the long hike, my legs were out of commission for the rest of the day.

noun a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases

• The patient spent several months recovering in a sanatorium after undergoing surgery.
• My great-grandmother used to work at a sanatorium in the mountains.
• I heard that old abandoned building is rumored to be haunted, people say it's a sanatorium.
• For some, the beach is their sanatorium, a place of healing and relaxation.