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institutionalization

/ˌɪnstɪˌtuːʃənəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ American
  • n. 制度化
  • n. 收容, 送入机构
Definition
  • n. the process of making something an official, established practice or system
  • n. the act of placing someone in an institution such as a hospital or prison
Example
Long institutionalization can make it hard for patients to live independently.
长期住院/收容会让病人难以独立生活。
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