sanitarium
(sænɪˈtɛərɪəm)
[quasi-Lat., f. sānitās health: see next and -arium.]
= sanatorium 1 and 2.
| 1851 Lady Bentham in Mech. Mag. LV. 304 Sanitariums, wherein the diseased of all ranks might, at moderate cost obtain superior medical advice. 1861 J. H. Bennet Winter Medit. i. vii. (1875) 192 Mentone has made a great step in advance..as a winter sanitarium. 1865 Pall Mall G. 27 Sept. 5/1 The Mansion House committee for the provision of sanitaria for diseased cattle have thrown up their work. |