Meaning of the word "accident and emergency department" in English

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accident and emergency department

US /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt ənd ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt/
UK /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt ənd ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt/
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Noun

1.

the part of a hospital where people who are suddenly ill or injured are taken for urgent treatment

Example:
He was rushed to the accident and emergency department after the car crash.
The waiting room in the accident and emergency department was full.
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