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Pesthouse

Definition:

A pesthouse refers to a designated facility or building where individuals affected by contagious diseases or epidemics are isolated and treated away from the general public.

Examples:

• The pesthouse was established outside the city walls to prevent the spread of the plague.
• During the outbreak, the government set up several pesthouses to accommodate the growing number of infected patients.
• Doctors and nurses worked tirelessly in the pesthouse to provide care and treatment to the quarantined individuals.

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