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emergency room

[ih-mur-juhn-see room, room] / ɪˈmɜr dʒən si ˌrum, ˌrʊm /


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The resulting dizziness or delirium can trigger a visit to the hospital emergency room.

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

For weeks, Dr. Nino Papale has seen dozens of patients stumble in his Michigan emergency room with the same set of symptoms: intense stomach pain, dehydration, and—he can’t emphasize enough—truly explosive diarrhea.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

"The Pitt" -- a cross between "ER" and "24," and last year's winner for best drama -- follows the stressed-out workers in a Pittsburgh emergency room, with each episode unfolding in real time.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

The models first took their child to the emergency room and eventually to the pediatrician, who urged the parents to take their daughter to the nearest children’s hospital, she said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

When I collapsed, the vuvv in the emergency room must have healed my infection.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson




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