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university hospital
A hospital that is affiliated with the medical faculty of a university and, in addition to patient care, also carries out research and teaching duties. Often abbreviated as 'Uniklinik'.
Für die komplizierte Herzoperation wurde der Patient in die Universitätsklinik verlegt.
For the complicated heart operation, the patient was transferred to the university hospital.
This long word is made up of three parts: 'Universität' (university) + the linking -s + 'Klinik' (clinic/hospital). So it is a hospital that belongs to a university.
Viele Medizinstudenten absolvieren ihr Praktikum in einer Universitätsklinik.
Many medical students complete their internship at a university hospital.
In everyday and spoken language, the abbreviation 'die Uniklinik' (university hospital) is almost always used. The long word 'Universitätsklinik' is more common in formal or written contexts.
Meine Tante arbeitet als Ärztin in der Uniklinik Mainz.
My aunt works as a doctor at the University Hospital Mainz.
Common phrases reflect the special role of the university hospital. Patients are often 'verlegt' (transferred) there, doctors 'forschen' (conduct research) there, and students 'lernen' (learn/study) there.
Der Spezialist für diese seltene Krankheit forscht an der Universitätsklinik in Berlin.
The specialist for this rare disease conducts research at the university hospital in Berlin.
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'das Krankenhaus' and 'die Universitätsklinik' can both mean a medical facility for patients. 'Krankenhaus' is the general term. 'Universitätsklinik' is more specific: it belongs to a university or is connected with one, and it also has responsibilities in research and teaching. That is why you often hear the word in connection with specialized treatments or in larger cities. The words can be confused because a university hospital is also a hospital. If it is only about treatment, 'Krankenhaus' sounds natural. If the university-based facility is important, 'Universitätsklinik' fits better.
Wegen der seltenen Krankheit wurde er in eine Universitätsklinik überwiesen.
Because of the rare disease, he was referred to a university hospital.
Anna hat ihre Großmutter am Nachmittag im Krankenhaus besucht.
Anna visited her grandmother in the hospital in the afternoon.