adjective
- relating to or acquired in a hospital
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient developed a nosocomial infection during his stay in the ICU.
- Nosocomial pneumonia is a serious concern in hospital settings.
- Hand hygiene is crucial for preventing nosocomial transmission of bacteria.
- The study examined rates of nosocomial bloodstream infections.
- Nosocomial outbreaks can spread rapidly through hospital wards.
- Proper sterilization helps reduce nosocomial complications.