naval hospital

Sailors' medical facility

A naval hospital is a medical facility operated by a navy to treat military personnel, their dependents, and sometimes veterans.

These hospitals serve both combat casualties and routine healthcare needs: He was transferred to the naval hospital for surgery after being wounded.

Major naval bases typically include such facilities.

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