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emergency room

–noun
a hospital area equipped and staffed for the prompt treatment of acute illness, trauma, or other medical emergencies. Abbreviation: ER
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emergency room  
n.   Abbr. ER
The section of a health care facility for providing rapid treatment to victims of sudden illness or trauma.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: emergency room
Function: noun
: a hospital room or area staffed and equipped for the reception and treatment of persons with conditions (as illness or trauma)requiring immediate medical care
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

emergency room n.
The section of a health care facility intended to provide rapid treatment for victims of sudden illness or trauma.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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