hospitalize

[ hos-pi-tl-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, hos·pi·tal·ized, hos·pi·tal·iz·ing.

1. to place in a hospital for medical care or observation:

   The doctor hospitalized grandfather as soon as she checked his heart.

hospitalize

/ ˈhɒspɪtəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. tr to admit or send (a person) into a hospital

Other Words From

• re·hospi·tal·ize verb (used with object) rehospitalized rehospitalizing
• un·hospi·tal·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hospitalize¹

First recorded in 1900–05; hospital + -ize

Example Sentences

At age 15, Murray was hospitalized for more than two months after his intestines twisted and he required an emergency resection that resulted in post-operative internal bleeding.

From Los Angeles Times

While most cases are mild, commonly characterized by conjunctivitis and respiratory symptoms, this previously healthy teen was hospitalized from the virus in critical condition.

From Salon

Across the U.S., at least 39 people were sickened, and 18 people were hospitalized in 15 states as of Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition, a teenager in British Columbia was infected by an unknown source and as of Friday was hospitalized in critical condition.

From Los Angeles Times

After Orange County sheriff’s deputies and firefighter paramedics responded, one worker was hospitalized at a local trauma center and a second was pronounced dead at the scene, fire officials said.

From Los Angeles Times