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pesthouse

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pesthouse [ˈpɛstˌhaʊs]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Obsolete a hospital for treating persons with infectious diseases Also called lazaretto
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Noun1.pesthouse - hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)
lazar house, lazaret, lazarette, lazaretto
hospital, infirmary - a health facility where patients receive treatment
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