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san·a·to·ri·um \ˌsanəˈtōrēəm, -ˈtȯr-\ noun (plural sanatoriums \-mz\ ; or sanato·ria \-ēə\) Etymology: New Latin, from Late Latin, neuter of sanatorius sanatory 1. : an establishment that provides therapy by physical agents (as hydrotherapy, light therapy) combined with diet, exercise, and other measures for treatment or rehabilitation 2. a. : an institution for rest and recuperation especially for invalids and convalescents b. : an establishment for the treatment of the sick especially if suffering from chronic disease (as alcoholism, tuberculosis, nervous or metal disease) requiring protracted care |