institutionalize

institutionalize definition - medical

in·sti·tu·tion·a·lize (ĭnˌstĭ-to͞oˈshə-nə-līzˌ)

verb
To place a person in the care of an institution, especially one providing care for the disabled or mentally ill.

Related Forms:

  • inˌsti·tuˌtion·al·i·zaˈtion (-shə-nə-lĭ-zāˈshən) noun

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