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Nosocomial

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: (Medical) Relating to or originating in a hospital, especially relating to an infection acquired by a patient while in a hospital.

Usage: The term "nosocomial" is commonly used in the medical field to describe infections that are acquired in a healthcare facility.

Example Sentence 1: The nurse took all necessary precautions to prevent nosocomial infections from spreading among the patients.

Example Sentence 2: The hospital implemented strict hygiene protocols to reduce the incidence of nosocomial infections.