noun
- plural of infirmary; places where sick or injured people receive medical care, especially in institutions like schools, prisons, or military facilities
Examples
- The boarding school had two infirmaries to serve its large student population.
- Military infirmaries were established at each base to treat injured soldiers.
- The prison infirmaries were understaffed and poorly equipped.
- Students with minor injuries were sent to the school infirmaries.
- The old infirmaries were renovated to meet modern medical standards.
- Both infirmaries reported an increase in flu cases during winter.